Expansion Management Magazine's Blue Ribbon for Academic Excellence

Special Program Centers:

• Center for Science & Technology
• Gifted & Talented School
• Alternative School
• Special Education Center
• Adult Education Center
• 2005 SPQA (Senate Productivity and Quality Award) Medallion of Excellence

Over 38,000 students

Pupil/Teacher ratio of 20.0:1 (2004-2005)

Average SAT scores: 989 (2004-2005)

Dropout rate of 1.9% below the National Average (2004-2005)

Over 76% of public high school graduates attend 2 or 4 year college (Virginia
average is 73%)

Chesapeake Public School System has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and other extra-curricular activities. Graduates regularly attend the best universities around the world, and numerous alumni have made impact as professional athletes, including: