Chesapeake High School, is a four-year public high school located in Essex, Maryland, United States, a suburb of Baltimore. It is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Chesapeake High School is one of two high schools in Maryland by that name, the other one being located in Anne Arundel County.
Serving 1,052 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 27%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,052 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chesapeake High School's student population of 1,052 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,052 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Blue, Light blue, Dark blue
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide rigorous, relevant, responsive and accessible academic and extra-curricular experiences through a STEM based culture that fosters 21st Century skills.
School Rankings
Chesapeake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake High School is 0.63, 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
#904 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
56%
32%
White
19%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bayhawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake High School's ranking?
Chesapeake High School is ranked #904 out of 1,338 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 27% 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 86%, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
1,052 students attend Chesapeake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chesapeake High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesapeake High School part of?
Chesapeake High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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