Enrollment
2,377
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000784
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethesda-Chevy Chase High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is a large high school in Bethesda, Maryland, enrolling 2,377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Maryland schools and 26% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 250 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bethesda's high schools, it stands alongside Walter Johnson High (3,016 students): Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bethesda-Chevy Chase High compares
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Bethesda-Chevy Chase High.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bethesda-Chevy Chase High a good school?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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