Chesapeake High School

4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12, Chesapeake High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chesapeake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chesapeake High School's student population of 1,388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Chesapeake High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#74 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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50%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
85%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Chesapeake High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Chesapeake High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesapeake High School's ranking?
Chesapeake High School is ranked #74 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chesapeake High School often compared to?
Chesapeake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Severna Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesapeake High School?
The graduation rate of Chesapeake High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
1,388 students attend Chesapeake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Chesapeake High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesapeake High School?
Chesapeake High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesapeake High School offer ?
Chesapeake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesapeake High School part of?
Chesapeake High School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   9/30/2019
I believe I found quite an error on your website. Chesapeake Bay Middle School is a middle school not an elementary school!!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - @nevergonnahappen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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