Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Chopticon 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 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chopticon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chopticon High School's student population of 1,681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chopticon 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 Chopticon High School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
8%
33%
White
81%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chopticon High School's ranking?
Chopticon High School is ranked #76 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chopticon High School often compared to?
Chopticon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardtown High School, Great Mills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chopticon High School?
The graduation rate of Chopticon High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chopticon High School?
1,681 students attend Chopticon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chopticon High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chopticon High School?
Chopticon High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chopticon High School offer ?
Chopticon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chopticon High School part of?
Chopticon High School is part of St. Mary''s County Public Schools School District.
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!["Not So Bad" by Chopticon High School Marching Band [Regionals] - November 6, 2021](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r87cGbGzx7Q/0.jpg "Choption performed twice at reigonals.
songs are...Part 1: \"Smooth Criminal\" by Michael JacksonPart 2: \"Bad Guy\" by Billie EllishPart 3: \"Toxic\" by Britney SpearsChopticon won 1st in 2A
with a score of 89.3Chopticon won 9th in finals
with a score of 87.3But Chopticon beat the scores for the band in 1A, all the bands in 2A, all of the bands in 3A except for Arundel, 2 out of the 5 bands in the Open Small category, and one of the bands in the Open Large category.I'd also like to say that we added a base flip visual an hour before finals with the tenor and snares weaving between the base-line.We also added a new visual in part 3 with everyone going down in a domino-effect an hour before finals.")
