At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Chesapeake High School: 380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
20:1 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
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Chesapeake High School
Chesapeake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chesapeake. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Chesapeake Union Exempted Village. NCES reports 380 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Ohio 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 White (96.1%) and multiracial (2.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chesapeake High School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Chesapeake Union Exempted Village
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chesapeake Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
342 reported students
Chesapeake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
497 reported students
Public schools near Chesapeake High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High School High · Wayne County Schools | 09–12 | 946 | 3.8 mi |
| Tri-State STEM+M School High · Tri-State STEM+M School | 07–12 | 85 | 4.8 mi |
| Lawrence County High · Lawrence County | 06–12 | 569 | 4.8 mi |
| South Point High School High · South Point Local | 09–12 | 317 | 5.1 mi |
| Huntington High School High · Cabell County Schools | 09–12 | 1,667 | 5.2 mi |
| Woody Williams Center High · Cabell County Schools | 09–12 | — | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake High School
What grades does Chesapeake High School serve?
Chesapeake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chesapeake Union Exempted Village.
How many students attend Chesapeake High School?
Chesapeake High School reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesapeake High School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 380 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chesapeake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesapeake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chesapeake Union Exempted Village attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Chesapeake High School in?
Chesapeake High School is part of Chesapeake Union Exempted Village, based in Chesapeake, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesapeake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Valley High School (3.8 mi), Tri-State STEM+M School (4.8 mi), Lawrence County (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.