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 2,369 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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%)
- 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 2,369 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
We'll stand together, though oceans may part us, We will treasure, though years may be long.
School Mascot
Barons
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 0.69, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
17%
33%
White
49%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Barons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 86%.
How many students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High School?
2,369 students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bethesda-chevy Chase High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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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