Very Good
#326 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 24% in state
Bethesda-chevy Chase High
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Bethesda, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4301 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bethesda-chevy Chase High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bethesda-chevy Chase High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,401
Median home value
$976,500
Median rent
$2,329/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneness Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Alvin Browdy Religious School at Ohr KodeshPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Oneness-family High School of WashingtonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #90 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethesda-chevy Chase High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethesda-chevy Chase High
Bethesda-chevy Chase High is a public high school in Bethesda, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,369 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethesda-chevy Chase High
What grades does Bethesda-chevy Chase High serve?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bethesda-chevy Chase High?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High has an enrollment of approximately 2,369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda-chevy Chase High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda-chevy Chase High is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethesda-chevy Chase High rank in MD?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High ranks #326 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Bethesda-chevy Chase High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethesda-chevy Chase High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethesda-chevy Chase High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethesda-chevy Chase High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bethesda-chevy Chase High a charter school?
No, Bethesda-chevy Chase High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethesda-chevy Chase High a Title I school?
No, Bethesda-chevy Chase High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethesda-chevy Chase High?
20.8% of students at Bethesda-chevy Chase High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20814)
- 30,822
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20814; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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