CHESAPEAKE HIGH SCHOOL

Chesapeake High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 976 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, Chesapeake High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chesapeake High School, located in the Essex area of Baltimore County, Maryland, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of students into well-rounded citizens. It offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ranging from core academic requirements to various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Chesapeake High maintains a vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage school spirit and personal growth. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with pathways and resources to succeed after graduation. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, Chesapeake High strives to create an inclusive and supportive educational setting that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Chesapeake High at (410) 887-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1801 Turkey Point Rd
Baltimore, MD 21221-1734
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CHESAPEAKE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 976 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
976
Teachers:
69
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 976 students

Black or African American
54.6%
White
27.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.