Chatham Central High

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/10

364 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chatham Central High School, located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Chatham County Schools district. As a rural comprehensive high school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where students from the surrounding area engage in a diverse array of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by emphasizing both rigorous core coursework and various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Chatham Central is well-known for its active school spirit and strong community engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and a sense of civic responsibility. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on the holistic development of its student body, Chatham Central High School strives to uphold its reputation as a vital institution that bridges traditional learning with the needs of a modern, evolving community.

364

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatham Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	71
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
252 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
71 (19.5 %)
Black
28 (7.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)837-2251
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/10
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 75