- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethesda, MD
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Federal NCES profile for Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000784
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 136.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 240048000784 · Bethesda, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,377 enr · 18.3:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 136.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
2,377 students
What this shows Bethesda-Chevy Chase High reports 2,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethesda-Chevy Chase High compares
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,377
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 18.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Bethesda
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
How many students attend Bethesda-Chevy Chase High?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High has 2,377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,335 (2022-23) → 2,369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High?
23.1% of students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High?
The largest demographic group at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethesda-Chevy Chase High?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethesda-Chevy Chase High rank among high schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bethesda, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bethesda on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.