Dorchester School District Two

Dorchester School District Two desires each student to achieve at his/her optimum level in all areas and to provide each member of our district family with an environment that permits them to do their very best. Student Enrollment (2011-2012): 23,169
Employees: 3,140 certified and support personnel*
Monthly Payroll:

$8,700,000
2012-2013 General Fund Budget: $148,000,000
2012-2013 General Fund per Pupil Expenditure: $6,326.04

Schools: 12 elementary schools
6 middle schools
3 high schools
1 alternative program (grades 6-12)
1 adult/community education program (pre-kindergarten – adult)

Average pupil: teacher ratio: 4K: 20:2 Grades: 2-3 21:1
Kindergarten: 25:2 Grades: 4-5 25:1
First Grade: 18:1 Grades: 6-8 27:1
Grades: 9-12 26:1


Transportation: 136 buses, 356 routes
12,250 students transported daily
13,000 miles driven per day

Food Service: Every school provides students breakfast and lunch
An average of 12,320 meals served daily
43% of students receive free or reduced lunch price

Community Involvement: More than 600 business partnerships
Over 3,500 volunteers
Active PTA units at all schools
– most with 100% membership

Student Statistics Average SAT scores for 2010-2011: 1452
(state average 1436; national average, 1500). Graduates in 2012 were offered $23,306,200 in scholarships


*Dorchester School District Two is the largest employer in Dorchester County.