Stephen Decatur High School

Stephen Decatur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9913 Seahawk Rd,  Berlin, MD
Worcester County Public Schools
3.7
5.0
1,444 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
65.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
6.4%
State Average
22.4%
Math
17.2%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
74.4%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 261 Students
Salisbury University 249 Students
Towson University 156 Students
Wor-Wic Community College 82 Students
University of Delaware 81 Students
Loyola University Maryland 70 Students
Temple University 59 Students
Virginia Tech 57 Students
James Madison University 54 Students
McDaniel College 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Biology 63 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 153 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/11/2024
The thing that I would liked to see a change in the most is the caliber of math teachers at the school. The math department is lacking more than any other department in the school. However, this school prepared me for college in every other aspect in academics. This school also has a very strong sports program overall, but especially football.
5.0 Junior
5/29/2023
My school as far as teachers, staff, administration, athletics, and academics is actually wonderful. I just wish the board would put money into the school structure itself. We have mice, it sometimes smells like sewer and mold.
5.0 Sophomore
1/15/2023
What I like about SDHS is the kids and teachers. Every teacher there is very helpful, caring, and nice. The kids here are very friendly and easy to get along with.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
12/8/2024
best school 10/10 i like coach coleman
5.0 parent
10/1/2011
I have put three daughters and now two grandsons through Stephen Decatur High School and it is the best of the public schools, tops in the state of Maryland. I prefer this school over the private schools with a top notch education system. Well rounded, the counselors are the best and the teachers ha...

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