Chatfield High School

7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, Chatfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chatfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Chatfield High School's student population of 1,784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Chatfield High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatfield High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#55 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chatfield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chatfield High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chatfield High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chatfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chatfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chatfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chatfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chatfield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Chatfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chatfield High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chatfield High School's ranking?
Chatfield High School is ranked #55 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chatfield High School often compared to?
Chatfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Ridge Senior High School, Columbine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatfield High School?
The graduation rate of Chatfield High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Chatfield High School?
1,784 students attend Chatfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chatfield High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield High School?
Chatfield High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chatfield High School offer ?
Chatfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chatfield High School part of?
Chatfield High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Chatfield High School located?
Chatfield High School is located in the Ken Caryl Ranch North Plains neighborhood of Littleton, CO.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
My kids loved it at Chatfield, they went there instead of Douglas county schools which is their district. It is a much much more relaxed enviroment with teachers who care as much about the students as they do the academics
- Posted by Parent - sgtsm

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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