Chesapeake High

1801 Turkey Point Rd
Baltimore, MD 21221

chesapeakehs.bcps.org/

1,052 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chesapeake High School, located in the Essex area of Baltimore County, Maryland, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of students into well-rounded citizens. It offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ranging from core academic requirements to various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Chesapeake High maintains a vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage school spirit and personal growth. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with pathways and resources to succeed after graduation. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, Chesapeake High strives to create an inclusive and supportive educational setting that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

1,052

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake High
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	170
Black	590
Asian	15
Two or More	68
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Black
590 (56.1%)
White
199 (18.9%)
Hispanic
170 (16.2%)
Two or More
68 (6.5%)
Asian
15 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-0100
Website:	http://chesapeakehs.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	630
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 316

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 226