Chesapeake Science Point

7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076

www.mycsp.org/home/home.htm

Charter School 502 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Chesapeake Science Point (CSP) is a public charter school located in Hanover, Maryland, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a tuition-free institution, the school operates with a specific focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). CSP is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and the integration of technology across all disciplines to prepare students for success in competitive collegiate and professional landscapes.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, Chesapeake Science Point places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school maintains a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities, robotics competitions, and various leadership opportunities. By fostering a culture of high expectations and maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, CSP aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the technical skills and ethical foundations necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global society.

502

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake Science Point
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	53
Black	209
Asian	68
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
209 (41.6 %)
White
128 (25.5 %)
Asian
68 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
53 (10.6 %)
Two or More
41 (8.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)757-5277
Website:	http://www.mycsp.org/home/home.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
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 6 79

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 71

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 69