Chesapeake High

1,540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chesapeake High School, located in Pasadena, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. Situated on Mountain Road, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs. The school is well-known for its strong school spirit and active athletic programs, which play a significant role in the campus culture and local community engagement.

Academically, Chesapeake High provides students with a range of opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused electives, and various clubs designed to support diverse student interests. The school emphasizes both college and career readiness, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. As a pillar of the Pasadena area, the school focuses on fostering a sense of belonging while maintaining a commitment to academic achievement and personal development for its student body.

1,540

Total Students

86.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,256
Hispanic	108
Black	79
Asian	23
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,256 (81.6%)
Hispanic
108 (7.0%)
Black
79 (5.1%)
Two or More
68 (4.4%)
Asian
23 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)255-9600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 420

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 387

Grade 12 326