Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-west Hwy, Bethesda, Maryland | (240) 740-0400|
(240) 740-0400
#590 in National Rankings
Overall Score 96.66/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Overview of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is ranked 10th within Maryland. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is 78%. The total minority enrollment is 51%, and 25% of students are economically disadvantaged. Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is 1 of 29 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School 2024 Rankings
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is ranked #590 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
78%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
65%Reading Proficiency
68%Science Proficiency
51%Graduation Rate
94%
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How Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 210 schools ranked in Maryland.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #347 | #6 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #657 | #17 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1,876 (tie) | #23 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #4,072 | #49 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #6,532 | #72 |
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Students/Teachers at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,335
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
51.3%
Minority Enrollment
51.3%
Minority Enrollment
48.3%
White
21.1%
Hispanic
17.0%
Black
6.8%
Asian
6.1%
Two or More Races
0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
25%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
23%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
2%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
130
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Test Scores at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
69.8/100
Subject Proficiency:
Maryland administered the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
17
20
N/A
58
50
68
40
40
51
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program
89.5%
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
35.6%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
65.3%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
16.0%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
98.1%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
78%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
65%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
83%
Exam Pass Rate
77%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
27%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
25%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
92%
Exam Pass Rate
84%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
94% (somewhat above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Small City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
29
Total Students
52,239
College Readiness (district average)
43.7
Proficient in Reading (district average)
58%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
17%
Proficient in Science (district average)
40%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-west Hwy
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
#590 in National Rankings
#10 in Maryland High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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