CHATHAM HIGH
659 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 416 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Black | 183 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White416 (63.1 %)
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Black183 (27.8 %)
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Hispanic41 (6.2 %)
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Two or More13 (2.0 %)
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Asian5 (0.8 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 203 |
| Grade 10 | 165 |
| Grade 11 | 129 |
| Grade 12 | 162 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 340 | 51.6% |
| Male | 319 | 48.4% |