Chatham High School in Chatham, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

1,205

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

99.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

461.5

Chatham High School: 1,205 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

12.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,265
Teachers (FTE): 135
Student–teacher ratio: 9.4:1

What the reported data says about Chatham High School

Chatham High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chatham. It is one of 6 current school records connected to School District of the Chathams. NCES reports 1,205 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72%) and Asian (13.4%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 31 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Chatham High School

1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.2%
Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 2.4%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 7
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72%
Hispanic7.1%
Black1.5%
Asian13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

31 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Chatham Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

833 reported students

Lafayette Avenue School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

554 reported students

Southern Boulevard School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

369 reported students

Milton Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

301 reported students

Washington Avenue School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

286 reported students

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Public schools near Chatham High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Summit High School High · Summit Public School District	09–12	1,198	1.8 mi
New Providence High School High · New Providence School District	09–12	644	2.2 mi
Madison High School High · Madison Public School District	09–12	761	2.7 mi
Governor Livingston High School High · Berkeley Heights School District	09–12	849	3.1 mi
Millburn High School High · Millburn Township School District	09–12	1,380	4.5 mi
Jonathan Dayton High School High · Springfield Public School District	08–12	654	4.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Chatham High School

What grades does Chatham High School serve?

Chatham High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in School District of the Chathams.

How many students attend Chatham High School?

Chatham High School reported 1,205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,265 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Chatham High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 1,205 students and 99.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Chatham High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Chatham High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School District of the Chathams attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Chatham High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

2.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Chatham High School in?

Chatham High School is part of School District of the Chathams, based in Chatham, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Chatham High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Summit High School (1.8 mi), New Providence High School (2.2 mi), Madison High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.