Serving 1,403 students in grades 9-12, Stephen Decatur High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Stephen Decatur High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephen Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Stephen Decatur High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stephen Decatur High School?
1,403 students attend Stephen Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Stephen Decatur High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur High School?
Stephen Decatur High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur High School offer ?
Stephen Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Decatur High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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