The reported proficiency rate for Science is 36%.
Original Research by School Decision on Chesapeake High
Chesapeake High is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Pasadena, a census-designated place in northern Anne Arundel County. The school is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, a large district that recently opened Severn Run High School in Severn, a change that redrew some attendance boundaries for families in the growing western part of the county. Pasadena itself is a predominantly residential commuter community without a traditional downtown; it is governed entirely by Anne Arundel County, and its commercial corridors run along Governor Ritchie Highway and Mountain Road. The area experienced rapid population growth in recent decades, and the housing stock has a very low vacancy rate. Home values in the zip code are somewhat above the state average, and rents have risen modestly. The community is car-dependent, with mean commute times consistent with a suburb whose residents work in Baltimore and the broader Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Chesapeake High enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Black, Asian, and of two or more races. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not provided in the available data.
State assessment data for the high school level is limited in what was reported. One science test result appears from the 2020-21 school year, but it was administered at grade eight, which is not a high school grade, so it does not reflect the performance of Chesapeake High’s current students. For the most recent year, 2024-25, the school’s proficiency rates in English language arts were solid, while math proficiency was very low. The algebra I proficiency rate was similarly low. Because only a single year of data was available for each subject, no trend can be assessed. The data did not include a four-year graduation rate, a key metric for a high school; a parent may want to ask the school directly for its most recent graduation rate and how it compares to district and state benchmarks.
Program offerings such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education pathways, or dual-enrollment courses were not reported in the data provided. Without that information, it is not possible to characterize the breadth of academic pathways available. The school’s staffing levels, chronic absenteeism rate, and discipline data were also absent from the available records.
The housing market in the Pasadena zip code reflects a high-cost area relative to national averages, with home prices that have dipped slightly year over year but remain above the state benchmark. Rents have increased, and the typical cost of renting is below the estimated monthly mortgage payment, making renting more affordable than buying for a new household. The national median household income has held steady in recent years, but local income data for Pasadena specifically was not included in the profile.
For a family considering Chesapeake High, the school sits in a suburban setting that has grown quickly and remains in demand, with limited rental vacancy and a predominantly owner-occupied housing stock. The student body is largely white and economically mixed. Academic performance shows a clear split: English language arts results are strong, while math results are a soft spot that warrants further inquiry—parents may want to understand what math support and course sequencing look like, especially in algebra I. The absence of graduation rate and program data means that a complete picture of postsecondary preparation is not possible from this profile alone. The district’s recent boundary change via the opening of Severn Run High School may affect which students attend Chesapeake High, so families should confirm attendance areas.
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