Chesapeake High School
Chesapeake High School serves 1,400 students in grades 9-12.
Chesapeake High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Chesapeake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Chesapeake High School's student population of 1,400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,400 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Rankings
Chesapeake High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Chesapeake High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #228 out of 1354 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 85% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.72 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anne Arundel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chesapeake High School is Anne Arundel Evening High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chesapeake Bay Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Chesapeake Bay Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,021 student10
0.1 miles
4804 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400 0.1 6-8 1,021 - Severna Park Folger Mckinsey Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 625 students10
0.1 miles
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560 0.1 K-5 625 - Pasadena Bodkin Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 580 students10
0.3 miles
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464 0.3 K-5 580 - Pasadena Lake Shore Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 324 students10
1.9 miles
4531 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6465 1.9 K-5 324 - Pasadena Fort Smallwood Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
2.1 miles
1720 Poplar Ridge Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6450 2.1 PK-5 425
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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