Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chatham High School's student population of 1,231 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatham High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
6%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
77%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham High School's ranking?
Chatham High School is ranked #115 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chatham High School often compared to?
Chatham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatham High School?
The graduation rate of Chatham High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chatham High School?
1,231 students attend Chatham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chatham High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chatham High School offer ?
Chatham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chatham High School part of?
Chatham High School is part of School District Of The Chathams.
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