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#2912 of 3,441 schools in OH

Chesapeake High School

High School · Chesapeake Union Exempted Village · Chesapeake, OH

A Chesapeake Union Exempted Village high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10181 County Road 1, Chesapeake, OH 45619

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,099
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Chesapeake High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chesapeake High School 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 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,525

Median home value

$146,700

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.9 mi330Compare →
Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–122.3 mi199Compare →
St Joseph Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private9–122.7 mi91Compare →
Spring Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.8 mi985Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chesapeake Union Exempted Village

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,099NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chesapeake High School is listed in Chesapeake Union Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chesapeake High School

Chesapeake High School is a public high school in Chesapeake, OH, part of Chesapeake Union Exempted Village, serving approximately 348 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,912 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesapeake High School

What grades does Chesapeake High School serve?

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

How many students attend Chesapeake High School?

Chesapeake High School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chesapeake High School rank in OH?

Chesapeake High School ranks #2,912 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Chesapeake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesapeake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesapeake High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Chesapeake High School a charter school?

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

Is Chesapeake High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.7% of students at Chesapeake High School 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
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 45619)
7,273
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 45619; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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