What grades does North Dorchester High School serve?

As a High school, North Dorchester High School serves students in Hurlock, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is North Dorchester High School located?

You can find North Dorchester High School in Hurlock, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dorchester High School?

At North Dorchester High School, there are approximately 16.7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Hurlock, MD?

North Dorchester High School is among the schools serving Hurlock, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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North Dorchester High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Hurlock, Maryland|Dorchester County Public Schools

Hurlock, MD 21643

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Mon

New Teachers BeginStaff Day

Aug

Fri

All Teachers BeginStaff Day

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Aug

Mon

First Day of School - Grades 1-5, 6 and 9.Event

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Aug

Tue

First Day of School - Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12Event

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day - Schools and Offices ClosedHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

568

Student:Teacher

16.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Dorchester County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(410)943-4511

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

30.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

4 courses offered

60 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

39 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

87 test takers

Athletics

9 sports, 15 teams

296 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

562

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

74% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,340

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,393

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,792

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 60%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

472

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

414

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

73%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

128 (31%)

Specific Learning Disability

82 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

61 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

54 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

34 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

18 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

526

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

New Teachers Begin

Staff Day

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

All Teachers Begin

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School for Students - Parent Teacher Conference	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	MSEA Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	End of Term 1	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Half Day for Students - Report Card Prep for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School for Students or Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Interim	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	End of Term 2 (Semester 1)	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Semester Break No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Semester Break No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Semester Break/Report Card Prep and PD for Teachers - No School for Students	Break	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	PD for Teachers - Two Hour Late Arrival for Students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Interim	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences - Half Day for Students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Interim	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	North Dorchester High School Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - Schools/Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	End of Term 4 (Semester 2)	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Potential Make-Up Days	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Juneteenth Observed - Offices Closed	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Dorchester High School

North Dorchester High School has a total enrollment of 568 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Hurlock, MD.