Chesapeake High School

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Chesapeake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1801 Turkey Point Rd,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.4
1.9
1,052 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.18
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
13.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
48.4%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49%
Black
56.1%
White
18.9%
Hispanic
16.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 202 Students
Morgan State University 133 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 122 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 102 Students
Bowie State University 101 Students
Stevenson University 101 Students
Salisbury University 81 Students
Loyola University Maryland 76 Students
Howard University 70 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 70 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 43 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 153 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/15/2025
Chesapeake high school is a great school that has created many memories over the years, very small yet very big in heart.
4.0 Junior
6/8/2023
Chesapeake is an okay school. I wish there was more school spirit and involvement activities to get students more into being a chesapeake student. There are occasional pep rallies and activities but not nearly enough. There should be more school wide activities so students can love this school.
1.0 Senior
6/3/2023
Terrible Leadership and special education department. Students are not advocated for as they should. Special Education Chair is biased and does not want to work. Teacher evaluations for students that need services are not accurate. They are false.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 8 Reviews
4.0 teacher
5/19/2026
After years dedicated to working at this school, I know we are far from perfect. But this is truly a place I feel committed to, and I know that students find passionate members of our staff who care about their educational outcomes and experiences.As happy as I am to call much of the staff my peers,...
5.0 teacher
5/18/2026
I am fortunate to be a teacher at Chesapeake. Our school is a heart-warming community that is hard to put in words. Chesapeake has made and continues to make strong gains in academics. Chesapeake each year offers more opportunities for engagements such as clubs, sports and the arts. Chesapeake has g...
1.0 other
12/5/2025
The Secretary Marybeth is very unprofessional and Principal Tyler does not care of the students and let them leave School early with no program. The students dress inappropriate, the staff does nothing. Teachers secretly deals with students.
1.0 student
8/28/2025
this school literally sucks. DONT COME HERE.

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Chesapeake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baltimore, MD, in the Essex neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,052 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Chesapeake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.18, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $327,323. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deep Creek Middle, Stemmers Run Middle School, Middleborough Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chesapeake High School.

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