CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Chatham High School is a public high school that is part of the School District of the Chathams school district, located in CHATHAM, NJ with about 1,275 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 107 teachers, Chatham High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chatham High School, located at 255 Lafayette Avenue in Chatham, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the School District of the Chathams, the institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in New Jersey. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances challenging coursework—including an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) classes—with a strong focus on student development and preparation for competitive post-secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, Chatham High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep commitment to extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of activities, including competitive athletics, award-winning performing arts programs, student government, and various academic clubs. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its dedication to character development, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to society.
For more information, contact Chatham High School at (973) 457-2505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHATHAM, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505
CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CHATHAM, NJ with about 1,275 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School District of the Chathams
- Total Students:
- 1,275
- Teachers:
- 107.66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,275 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.