Chopticon High

25390 Colton Point Rd
Morganza, MD 20660

1,526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chopticon High School, located in Morganza, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in St. Mary’s County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, ranging from standard college-preparatory courses to advanced placement (AP) offerings, designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational environment, encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts, and various career-focused clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Chopticon is known for its role in the local community, operating within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that focuses on student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By leveraging its facilities and faculty expertise, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and social experiences to transition effectively into higher education or the workforce upon graduation.

1,526

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chopticon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,184
Hispanic	95
Black	123
Asian	16
Two or More	102
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,184 (77.6%)
Black
123 (8.1%)
Two or More
102 (6.7%)
Hispanic
95 (6.2%)
Asian
16 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)475-0215
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 9 407

Grade 10 384

Grade 11 353

Grade 12 382