Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is a public high school in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is named for two of the towns it serves; it also serves Kensington and Silver Spring. It is located at 4301 East-West Highway, in Bethesda. Bethesda-Chevy Chase is within the Montgomery County Public Schools system.
Serving 2,377 students in grades 9-12, Bethesda-chevy Chase High School ranks in the top 5% 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 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High serves the southeast part of Bethesda, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School's student population of 2,377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Motto
We'll stand together, though oceans may part us, We will treasure, though years may be long.
School Rankings
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Barons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethesda-chevy Chase High School's ranking?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School is ranked #47 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bethesda-chevy Chase High School often compared to?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Whitman High School, Walter Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School?
The graduation rate of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High School?
2,377 students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethesda-chevy Chase High School offer ?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethesda-chevy Chase High School part of?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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