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#798 of 1,363 schools in MD

Chesapeake High

High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Pasadena, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4798 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122

  • Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.5% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Chesapeake High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chesapeake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,732

Median home value

$412,100

Median rent

$2,077/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.9% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northeast HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–124.3 mi1,366Compare →
Aacps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.03–124.5 mi427Compare →
Broadneck HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.9 mi2,172Compare →
Annapolis HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available2,089Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#67 of 123
District spending per student
$17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chesapeake High is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chesapeake High

Chesapeake High is a public high school in Pasadena, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,427 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesapeake High

What grades does Chesapeake High serve?

Chesapeake High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chesapeake High?

Chesapeake High has an enrollment of approximately 1,427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chesapeake High rank in MD?

Chesapeake High ranks #798 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Chesapeake High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesapeake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chesapeake High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesapeake High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chesapeake High a charter school?

No, Chesapeake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chesapeake High a Title I school?

No, Chesapeake High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesapeake High?

24.2% of students at Chesapeake 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
1,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 21122)
61,589
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
39.1
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 21122; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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