For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 63 students in Dorchester County, MD.
50% of private high schools in Dorchester County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
草榴社区 High Schools in Dorchester County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorchester County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore (Closed 2013)
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
821 Fieldcrest Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
Overview
This County (Dorchester County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
63 Students
73,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
37%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
8,715 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
245 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,586 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,305 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
12,729 Students
% Black Students
21%
17%
# White Students
30 Students
43,521 Students
% White Students
47%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
300 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
11,492 Students
% of Others Students
24%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Dorchester County, MD?
1 private high schools are located in Dorchester County, MD.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County?
50% of private high schools in Dorchester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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