Enrollment
1,051
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, MD
Chesapeake Science Point
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Science Point, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001401Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Science Point earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Science Point has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Science Point ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hanover, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesapeake Science Point compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesapeake Science Point
Chesapeake Science Point is a large charter combined-grade school in Hanover, Maryland, enrolling 1,051 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 113% 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 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,051 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (23%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 701 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hanover's public schools, it stands alongside Hanover Hills (875 students): Chesapeake Science Point is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Chesapeake Science Point.
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 Chesapeake Science Point compares
Chesapeake Science Point on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.9:1 | ▲ 113% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 59% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
African American 47.3%
White 23.2%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Chesapeake Science Point is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Chesapeake Science Point.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Chesapeake Science Point 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 | Lower 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 Science Point's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 other schools in Hanover
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,051 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Science Point
How many students attend Chesapeake Science Point?
Chesapeake Science Point has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point is 30.9:1, which is 113% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Science Point?
20.1% of students at Chesapeake Science Point are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Science Point?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Science Point is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Hanover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Science Point?
Chesapeake Science Point has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Chesapeake Science Point rank among schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Science Point ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hanover, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hanover on the city page.
Is Chesapeake Science Point a good school?
Chesapeake Science Point earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Science Point, 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.
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