For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,793 students in Pasadena, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, MD are Chesapeake High School and Northeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Pasadena, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pasadena, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Pasadena, MD include Chesapeake High School and Northeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pasadena?
2 public high schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pasadena include: Northeast High School vs. Chesapeake High School, Chesapeake High School vs. Northeast High School
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.