School Overview
Chatham High School, located in the rural community of Chatham, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the surrounding area in Pittsylvania County. As the home of the "Cavaliers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a traditional academic focus, offering a range of core curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular opportunities. These typically include interscholastic athletics, student government, and vocational or arts-based programs aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

The school operates under the administration of Pittsylvania County Public Schools, emphasizing a supportive environment that values community spirit and local tradition. Situated on Cavalier Circle, the campus serves as a central hub for student development, balancing the challenges of rural education with the goal of fostering academic growth and civic responsibility among its student body. As with many schools in the region, Chatham High strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the evolving needs of the modern workforce through its diverse service to the Pittsylvania County area.
659
Total Students
42.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHATHAM HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White416
Hispanic41
Black183
Asian5
Two or More13
American Indian1
  • White
    416 (63.1 %)
  • Black
    183 (27.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone: (434)432-8305
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 515
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 203
Grade 10 165
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHATHAM HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9203
Grade 10165
Grade 11129
Grade 12162
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHATHAM HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34051.6%
Male31948.4%