Serving 2,335 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 18:1 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 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School's student population of 2,335 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 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
#32 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
17%
33%
White
49%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethesda-chevy Chase High School's ranking?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School is ranked #32 out of 1,347 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High School?
2,335 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 18:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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