CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL

CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
50 WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHATHAM, NY 12037
323 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chatham High School is a public secondary school located in Chatham, New York, serving as a core component of the Chatham Central School District. Situated in Columbia County, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere that encourages close relationships between students and staff while offering a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Chatham High School promotes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school district emphasizes a commitment to innovation and character development, aiming to cultivate responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in an evolving global society. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, the high school serves as a central pillar of the surrounding Chatham community.
323
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (86.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)392-1570
Website: http://www.chathamcentralschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 94
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 86
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio
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