The Chesapeake Center for Youth Development, a charitable 501(c) organization founded in 1974, strives to help youth achieve developmental and educational milestones.
CCYD children and youth are faced with severe obstacles to life success, including Poverty, Single-parent families, Missed educational opportunities, Limited community and personal resources.
Chesapeake Alternative School provides year-round Secondary, Pre-career, Pre-GED and GED education to 125 students, ages 13 to 19, each year.
Students are referred by youth serving governmental agencies including the Department of Juvenile Services.
Students reside throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Chesapeake Center Mission is to help young people in the Greater Baltimore region overcome barriers to living wholesome, productive lives by providing high quality and comprehensive services through programs and partnerships with other organizations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 38%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesapeake Alternative School?
The application deadline for Chesapeake Alternative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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