Chesapeake High

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Chesapeake High ranks 44 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chesapeake High is a public high school located in Pasadena, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,419 students. The school is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chesapeake High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.2%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, such as Annapolis High, North County High, Old Mill High, and Glen Burnie High. Academically, Chesapeake High consistently performs above the state and county averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, but struggles with mathematics proficiency, with only 12.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly lower than the state (24.1%) and county (27.6%) averages.

Chesapeake High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 23.33% in 2022-2023, compared to the higher rates seen in nearby schools like Annapolis High (59.76%), North County High (62.83%), and Glen Burnie High (61.23%). Additionally, Chesapeake High has a higher per-student spending of $14,432 in 2020-2021, compared to the lower spending at nearby schools like Severna Park High ($12,758) and Broadneck High ($12,307).

Detail:

Public 9-12

4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122-5814

(410) 255-9600

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,159

Feeder schools for Chesapeake High:

Elementary:	Bodkin Elementary
	Fort Smallwood Elementary
	Jacobsville Elementary
	Lake Shore Elementary
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	Pasadena Elementary
Middle:	Chesapeake Bay Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 1,419

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chesapeake High ranks better than 69.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.09. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Chesapeake High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chesapeake High is 17.2, which is the 6^th best among 11 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Chesapeake High employs 82.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesapeake High is $16,159, which is the 6^th highest among 11 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chesapeake High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake High 44^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Chesapeake High in the ranking list.)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chesapeake High

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Rank History for all students at Chesapeake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	61.79	13^th	201	93.5%
2005	61.30	61^st	204	70.1%
2006	58.46	82^nd	204	59.8%
2007	65.22	69^th	209	67.0%
2008	77.83	45^th	214	79.0%
2009	77.23	43^rd	213	79.8%
2010	69.43	86^th	220	60.9%
2011	71.40	56^th	183	69.4%
2012	69.99	67^th	187	64.2%
2013	80.16	30^th	185	83.8%
2014	82.86	7^th	231	97.0%
2015	64.64	63^rd	233	73.0%
2016	72.32	33^rd	233	85.8%
2017	62.03	49^th	180	72.8%
2018	57.93	57^th	197	71.1%
2019	47.94	68^th	138	50.7%
2022	47.99	77^th	225	65.8%
2024	54.09	44^th	146	69.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Chesapeake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.25	4^th	5	20.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chesapeake High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.09	11^th	14	21.4%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chesapeake High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1582	63	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	-4	1660
1990	1485	57	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	-6	1550
1991	1486	55	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	1565
1992	1521	69	12	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1611
1993	1517	75	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1610
1994	1561	71	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1656
1995	1573	96	14	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1691
1996	1573	96	14	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1691
1997	1576	99	16	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	1699
1998	1579	110	18	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	1720
1999	1577	103	20	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1710
2000	1664	109	26	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	1812
2001	1706	111	28	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	1860
2002	1788	111	26	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1938
2003	1788	111	26	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1938
2004	1781	118	18	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1934
2005	1757	101	18	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1894
2006	1754	115	18	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1903
2007	1752	119	19	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1908
2008	1733	121	25	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1900
2009	1677	114	26	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1842
2010	1627	112	30	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2011	1566	109	23	34	6	5	31	0	1774
2012	1442	76	19	37	5	12	33	0	1624
2013	1406	71	21	38	5	16	37	0	1594
2014	1315	75	21	41	5	15	38	0	1510
2015	1229	77	27	44	5	12	40	0	1434
2016	1215	66	22	44	5	6	47	0	1405
2017	1192	66	23	53	5	2	44	0	1385
2018	1187	65	26	66	5	5	46	0	1400
2019	1148	66	23	85	4	4	49	0	1379
2020	1161	57	26	82	3	5	54	0	1388
2021	1183	57	27	94	4	4	43	0	1412
2022	1173	39	26	92	6	4	48	0	1388
2023	1209	45	23	82	6	3	50	1	1419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chesapeake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1660	85.4	19.4	n/a
1990	1550	81.0	19.1	1.2
1991	1565	87.1	17.9	1
1992	1611	84.1	19.1	1.2
1993	1610	86.2	18.7	1.2
1994	1656	88.3	18.8	2.1
1995	1691	86.1	19.6	3
1996	1691	86.1	19.6	3
1997	1699	86.5	19.6	2.6
1998	1720	84.3	20.4	2.8
1999	1710	84.3	20.3	3.7
2000	1812	87.0	20.8	3.6
2001	1860	97.5	19.1	4
2002	1938	104.2	18.6	3.1
2003	1938	104.2	18.6	3.1
2004	1934	105.9	18.3	4.5
2005	1894	109.0	17.4	4.2
2006	1903	108.0	17.6	6.5
2007	1908	110.4	17.3	6.8
2008	1900	107.3	17.7	8.8
2009	1842	107.5	17.1	9.4
2010	1797	93.8	19.1	11.6
2011	1774	104.5	16.9	14
2012	1624	103.3	15.7	13.9
2013	1594	96.1	16.5	15.3
2014	1510	94.1	16.0	16.3
2015	1434	93.0	15.4	19.5
2016	1405	88.0	15.9	17.9
2017	1385	85.5	16.1	14.7
2018	1400	82.5	16.9	15.2
2019	1379	84.5	16.3	15.1
2020	1388	85.3	16.2	14.5
2021	1412	85.6	16.4	18.6
2022	1388	86.1	16.1	19.8
2023	1419	82.1	17.2	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chesapeake High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1660	85.4	19.4	n/a
1990	1550	81.0	19.1	1.2
1991	1565	87.1	17.9	1
1992	1611	84.1	19.1	1.2
1993	1610	86.2	18.7	1.2
1994	1656	88.3	18.8	2.1
1995	1691	86.1	19.6	3
1996	1691	86.1	19.6	3
1997	1699	86.5	19.6	2.6
1998	1720	84.3	20.4	2.8
1999	1710	84.3	20.3	3.7
2000	1812	87.0	20.8	3.6
2001	1860	97.5	19.1	4
2002	1938	104.2	18.6	3.1
2003	1938	104.2	18.6	3.1
2004	1934	105.9	18.3	4.5
2005	1894	109.0	17.4	4.2
2006	1903	108.0	17.6	6.5
2007	1908	110.4	17.3	6.8
2008	1900	107.3	17.7	8.8
2009	1842	107.5	17.1	9.4
2010	1797	93.8	19.1	11.6
2011	1774	104.5	16.9	14
2012	1624	103.3	15.7	13.9
2013	1594	96.1	16.5	15.3
2014	1510	94.1	16.0	16.3
2015	1434	93.0	15.4	19.5
2016	1405	88.0	15.9	17.9
2017	1385	85.5	16.1	14.7
2018	1400	82.5	16.9	15.2
2019	1379	84.5	16.3	15.1
2020	1388	85.3	16.2	14.5
2021	1412	85.6	16.4	18.6
2022	1388	86.1	16.1	19.8
2023	1419	82.1	17.2	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesapeake High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$464 (3.3%)	$13,505 (96.7%)	$13,969
2020	$454 (3.2%)	$13,797 (96.8%)	$14,251
2021	$787 (5.5%)	$13,645 (94.5%)	$14,432
2022	$1,258 (8.1%)	$14,298 (91.9%)	$15,556
2023	$1,395 (8.6%)	$14,764 (91.4%)	$16,159

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesapeake High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 77^th of 225 High schools	15.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1379	1419	2.9%
African American	66	45	31.8%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	23	23
Hispanic	85	82	3.5%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	1148	1209	5.3%
Two or More Races	49	50	2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	23.3%	8.2%

Schools Near Chesapeake High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chesapeake High	Public	9-12	4798 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 255-9600	1,419	82	17.2	23.3%	1,209 (85.2%)	45 (3.2%)	82 (5.8%)	23 (1.6%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (3.5%)	54.1	44^th of 146 public high schools	69.9%					(n/a)	12.9	69.1	69.1	12.9		$16,159	$1,395	$14,764
Northeast High	Public	9-12	1121 Duvall Hwy	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 437-6400	1,390	79	17.5	44.2%	920 (66.2%)	164 (11.8%)	178 (12.8%)	34 (2.4%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (5.8%)	46.8	64^th of 146 public high schools	56.2%					(n/a)	8.4	62.7	62.7	8.5		$16,386	$1,319	$15,066
Broadneck High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1265 Green Holly Dr	Annapolis	21409	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 757-1300	2,174	123	17.7	18.8%	1,563 (71.9%)	164 (7.5%)	241 (11.1%)	58 (2.7%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	136 (6.3%)	68.8	16^th of 146 public high schools	89.0%		84.9	1^st of 127 public high schools	99.2%	15	18.6	80.9	80.9	18.6		$14,356	$1,217	$13,139
Anne Arundel Evening High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0182	242			5.4%	93 (38.4%)	63 (26.0%)	64 (26.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.0%)								(n/a)		7.3	7.3			$17,078	$625	$16,454
Severna Park High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0900	1,873	97	19.2	8.0%	1,474 (78.7%)	69 (3.7%)	128 (6.8%)	90 (4.8%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	99 (5.3%)	81.8	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		75.3	9^th of 127 public high schools	92.9%	4	34.8	91.2	91.2	34.8		$14,431	$1,152	$13,279
Sparrows Point High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7400 North Point Rd	Sparrows Point	21219	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-7517	1,146	70	16.4	44.0%	899 (78.4%)	107 (9.3%)	69 (6.0%)	17 (1.5%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (3.8%)	30.7	119^th of 146 public high schools	18.5%					(n/a)	10.2	50.4	50.4	12.3	12.6	$16,019	$1,656	$14,363
Old Mill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 Patriot Ln	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 969-9010	2,445	144	16.9	48.1%	822 (33.6%)	870 (35.6%)	460 (18.8%)	116 (4.7%)	12 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	155 (6.3%)	39.7	90^th of 146 public high schools	38.4%					(n/a)	6.7	56.8	56.8	6.7		$14,635	$1,386	$13,249
Glen Burnie High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 761-8950	2,324	134	17.3	61.2%	746 (32.1%)	678 (29.2%)	663 (28.5%)	84 (3.6%)	8 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	137 (5.9%)	30.4	120^th of 146 public high schools	17.8%					(n/a)	5.4	50.6	50.6	5.4		$14,650	$1,281	$13,369
Patapsco High and Center for Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	8100 Wise Ave	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-7060	1,312	89	14.7	61.7%	694 (52.9%)	313 (23.9%)	154 (11.7%)	22 (1.7%)	15 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	112 (8.5%)	18.4	136^th of 146 public high schools	6.8%		25	110^th of 127 public high schools	13.4%	26	6.7	38.5	38.5	7.2	7.4	$18,228	$1,748	$16,480
Annapolis High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2700 Riva Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 266-5240	2,127	148	14.3	59.8%	581 (27.3%)	509 (23.9%)	933 (43.9%)	36 (1.7%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	62 (2.9%)								(n/a)		49.1	49.1			$16,324	$1,396	$14,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake High

What schools feed into Chesapeake High?

Chesapeake High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bodkin Elementary
Elementary : Fort Smallwood Elementary
Elementary : Jacobsville Elementary
Elementary : Lake Shore Elementary
Elementary : Pasadena Elementary
Middle : Chesapeake Bay Middle

How many students attend Chesapeake High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,419 students attended Chesapeake High.

Is Chesapeake High a good school?

Chesapeake High ranks 44^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chesapeake High?

Students at Chesapeake High are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Chesapeake High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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