- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasadena, MD
Chesapeake High
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000058
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake High has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chesapeake High held near 1,427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240006000058 · Pasadena, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,540 enr · 18.8:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Chesapeake High held near 1,427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Chesapeake High
1,540 students
What this shows Chesapeake High reports 1,540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake High compares
Chesapeake 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Chesapeake High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chesapeake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Pasadena
1 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 (~1,540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake High
How many students attend Chesapeake High?
Chesapeake High has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasadena, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,419 (2022-23) → 1,427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake High is 18.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake High?
21.8% of students at Chesapeake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake High?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake High is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Pasadena, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake High?
Chesapeake High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Chesapeake High rank among public schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Pasadena, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.