Chesapeake High School

1801 Turkey Point Rd
Essex, MD 21221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Chesapeake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chesapeake High School's student population of 1,047 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Chesapeake High School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#872 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chesapeake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chesapeake High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chesapeake High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Chesapeake High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chesapeake High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chesapeake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesapeake High School's ranking?
Chesapeake High School is ranked #872 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chesapeake High School often compared to?
Chesapeake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood High School, Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% 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 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
1,047 students attend Chesapeake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chesapeake High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesapeake High School?
Chesapeake High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesapeake High School part of?
Chesapeake High School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,047 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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