Chopticon High School
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| Motto: Pride Inside | |
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Mr. Joe North |
| Students | 1687 (2005-2006) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Morganza, Maryland ,USA |
| District | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Emblem | Braves |
| Faculty | 119 |
| Website | Chopticon High School Official Link |
Chopticon High School is a comprehensive public high school of 1,600+ students in grades 9-12. It offers college preparatory programs and programs that prepare students for business and technical occupations. It serves the community in the northern portion of St. Mary's County, Maryland, between the Potomac River and Patuxent River. The area is mainly rural communities, with a small rise in suburban development. Many of the families are employed by NAS Patuxent River, government contractors, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St Mary's County government, and the majority in the traditional agriculture and water related businesses.
Chopticon High School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education. Chopticon High School belongs to the St. Mary's County Public Schools system, and is associated with two other county high schools: Great Mills High School and Leonardtown High School.
Chopticon High School Athletics belong to the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference, and competes in Division 3A in the state competitions.
Chopticon High School was founded in 1965, as a replacement to Margaret Brent High School (founded in 1921 - now Margaret Brent Middle School).
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