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About the school

Chesapeake High School is one of two high schools in Maryland by that name, the other being

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. The Chesapeake High School of Baltimore County is located in southeast corner of the county in Essex, Maryland. The school borders the school districts of Kenwood High School,

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, Dundalk High School, and Patapsco High School. Widely known for its Virtual Lab and MCJROTC program. CHS is a Baltimore County Public School. The high school is on .

Academics

Chesapeake High school received a 45.8 out of a possible 100 points (45%) on the 2018-2019 Maryland State Department of Education Report Card and received a 3 out of 5 star rating, ranking in the 21st percentile among all Maryland schools.

Students

The 2019–2020 enrollment at Chesapeake High School was 961 students. Chesapeake has recently added a Virtual Learning Environment. This is the first in the country. The school's name has become more widespread and known over the years. It is well known for having a highly successful Magnet program, the highlight being its Engineering Pathway. This pathway is endorsed by the nearby

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facility in Middle River, Maryland. In the last 10 years, the graduation rate at Chesapeake High School has been on a general downward trend. it was as high as 94% in 1997 and as low as 72% in 2003. The dropout rate is about 7%, a rate that is climbing. About 15% of the students receive special services, a number considered high by Maryland Report Card. High School Assessment test scores show the school to be performing well. In 2006, only 29.5% of the students passed algebra, 44.0% passed the biology test, 53.8% passed the government test, and 46.3% passed the English test. However, in 2011, 81.1% of students who took all 4 of the required HSA tests (Algebra/Data Analysis, Biology, Government, and English) have passed the tests.

Athletics

State Champions

* 1979 - Softball, Class B

School Activities

Mid-Atlantic Region Champions

* 2012 - VEX Robotics, Mid-Atlantic Champions

Notable alumni

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, Playboy Playmate of the Month, May 2002. Real name is Christina Fistek * Lamar King, 1999 NFL Seattle Seahawks 1st round draft pick.

References

External links

Chesapeake High School Homepage

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