- Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reported a higher chronically absent students than North Dorchester High School (437 vs. 224).
- North Dorchester High School reported a higher students per counselor than Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (281:1 vs. 199:1).
- Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reported a higher graduating cohort than North Dorchester High School (180 vs. 136).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reported a higher chronically absent students than North Dorchester High School (437 vs. 224).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reported a higher graduating cohort than North Dorchester High School (180 vs. 136).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Dorchester High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (39 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than North Dorchester High School (74 vs. 52).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Dorchester High School reported a higher students per counselor than Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (281:1 vs. 199:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
$21,340.48
North Dorchester High School
$21,340.48
Local revenue share
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
22.6%
North Dorchester High School
22.6%
State revenue share
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
59.9%
North Dorchester High School
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
17.5%
North Dorchester High School
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
44.7%
North Dorchester High School
44.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dorchester County
$60,495
Dorchester County
$60,495
Poverty rate
Dorchester County
16.3%
Dorchester County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester County
18.8%
Dorchester County
18.8%
Unemployment rate
Dorchester County
3.5%
Dorchester County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.