School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,051
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
68.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland other enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Chesapeake Science Point: 1,051 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Chesapeake Science Point
Chesapeake Science Point is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Hanover. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,051 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Maryland median of 5.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (47.3%) and White (23.2%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Chesapeake Science Point
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black47.3%
- Asian12%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
7 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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