Serving 1,812 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chatfield High School's student population of 1,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
1,812 students attend Chatfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chatfield High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 15:1.
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
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