Chesapeake High School is a public high school in Pasadena, Maryland. It is one of two public high schools in Pasadena, the other being Northeast High School.
Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Chesapeake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chesapeake High School's student population of 1,427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Sports, White, Blue, Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Chesapeake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake High School is 0.31, 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
#284 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
4%
33%
White
83%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake High School's ranking?
Chesapeake High School is ranked #284 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesapeake High School?
The graduation rate of Chesapeake High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
1,427 students attend Chesapeake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Chesapeake High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesapeake High School part of?
Chesapeake High School is part of Anne Arundel County 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!!!!!!
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