At a glance
Reported students
1,052
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Chesapeake High: 1,052 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Chesapeake High
Chesapeake High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 177 current school records connected to Baltimore County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,052 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (56.1%) and White (18.9%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chesapeake High
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.9%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black56.1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Owings Mills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,040 reported students
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
High · Grades 09–12
1,017 reported students
Randallstown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,091 reported students
Sparrows Point High
High · Grades 09–12
1,095 reported students
Western School of Technology
High · Grades 09–12
942 reported students
Hereford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,175 reported students
Public schools near Chesapeake High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,900 | 3.2 mi |
| Eastern Technical High School High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,330 | 3.6 mi |
| Sparrows Point High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,095 | 3.9 mi |
| Patapsco High and Center for Arts High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,385 | 4.2 mi |
| Rosedale Center High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 108 | 4.8 mi |
| Dundalk High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,087 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake High
What grades does Chesapeake High serve?
Chesapeake High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Chesapeake High?
Chesapeake High reported 1,052 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 966 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesapeake High?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,052 students and 69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chesapeake High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesapeake High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Chesapeake High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chesapeake High in?
Chesapeake High is part of Baltimore County Public Schools, based in Towson, MD, which operates 177 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesapeake High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kenwood High (3.2 mi), Eastern Technical High School (3.6 mi), Sparrows Point High (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.