Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2475 Cambridge Beltway,  Cambridge, MD
Dorchester County Public Schools
3.1
2.7
789 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
29%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
37.4%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
57.1%
White
26%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 98 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 96 Students
Salisbury University 94 Students
Morgan State University 57 Students
Bowie State University 57 Students
Chesapeake College 46 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 38 Students
Washington College 36 Students
McDaniel College 34 Students
Howard University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 38 Students
Biology 30 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 84 Reviews
2.0 Senior
6/21/2023
I been there for two years and it was a great experience but it just lack opportunities for kids but overall it a good school
3.0 Junior
8/30/2021
It was ok but we were in the middle of a pandemic so it was hard to understand the teachers lesson from a computer .I feel like csd needs to change there teaching patterns to offer students more opportunity to learn more .
4.0 Senior
1/12/2021
The thing that I liked most about my high school was that it was some what small with only 800 students. This allowed teachers to be more one on one with individual students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
1.0 other
9/10/2014
Terrible. The teachers don't do anything about students cursing at each other in class. They don't do anything about bullying.
1.0 other
7/30/2014
Having substituted in the school, I find it hard to award one star. I know their are good teachers and good students striving to do their best, but there is no way I would send a child of mine to CSDHS. Sadly, there are few alternatives, making it even more important to slice where changes are neces...
4.0 other
9/16/2013
I attended CSD a few years ago and I can tell you that it's not a bad place to get an education. I was in the Gifted and Talented Program and then took the AP classes offered, as well as competing on several sports teams. CSD is one of those places where you'll get what you make of it. If your child...
1.0 other
3/26/2010
The school is a joke. There is no discipline and all the administrators in this district care about nothing else except their overpaid positions.

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Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cambridge, MD, in the Cambridge neighborhood, and is served by the Dorchester County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 789 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Cambridge-South Dorchester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $311,793. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern Shore Structured Shelt, Open Bible Academy, The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore, and more. Learn more about what Cambridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cambridge-South Dorchester High School.

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