Chatham High School

Summary:

Chatham High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Chatham, New Jersey, part of the highly-ranked School District of the Chathams. With a student population of 1,231, Chatham High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, delivering excellent academic outcomes for its diverse student body.

Chatham High School's performance is truly exceptional, with consistently high graduation rates (97-99%) that far exceed the state average, and extremely low dropout rates (0-0.1%). Students at Chatham High School outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, including the NJSLA in English, math, and science. The school's academic excellence extends across all student subgroups, with female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, and special education students all ranking among the top schools in New Jersey for their respective categories.

Compared to nearby high schools like Jonathan Dayton High School, Hanover Park High School, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Chatham High School stands out with its superior academic performance and student outcomes. While its spending per student ($9,966) is lower than some nearby high-performing schools, Chatham High School is able to achieve exceptional results, making it a standout choice for families in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 255 Lafayette Avenue
       Chatham, NJ  07928


(973) 457-2505

District: School District of the Chathams

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,966 Help


Feeder schools for Chatham High School:

Elementary:    Lafayette Avenue School
    Milton Avenue School
    Southern Boulevard School
    Washington Avenue School
Middle:    Chatham Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  1,231

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Asian:
12.8%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chatham High School ranks better than 88.9% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chatham High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Asian (12.8%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chatham High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatham High School is $9,966.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chatham High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham High School 47th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Chatham High School in the ranking list.)

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School District of the Chathams:

SchoolDigger ranks School District of the Chathams 42nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatham High School

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Rank History for all students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.95 16th 343 95.3%
2004 84.91 21st 348 94.0%
2005 85.00 15th 351 95.7%
2006 79.41 55th 357 84.6%
2007 85.25 19th 361 94.7%
2008 84.37 24th 359 93.3%
2009 83.77 24th 370 93.5%
2010 81.65 35th 371 90.6%
2011 80.53 44th 378 88.4%
2012 80.72 36th 388 90.7%
2013 83.06 23rd 396 94.2%
2014 81.13 27th 411 93.4%
2015 72.30 50th 406 87.7%
2016 69.12 52nd 409 87.3%
2017 79.29 38th 411 90.8%
2018 60.13 111th 415 73.3%
2019 76.79 55th 416 86.8%
2021 88.25 15th 405 96.3%
2022 88.13 25th 415 94.0%
2023 79.32 47th 422 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 28th 355 92.1%
2019 95.12 11th 349 96.8%
2021 94.59 2nd 333 99.4%
2022 98.40 3rd 344 99.1%
2023 82.61 23rd 339 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 46th 403 88.6%
2019 80.84 38th 408 90.7%
2021 87.97 18th 402 95.5%
2022 79.50 35th 414 91.5%
2023 65.76 78th 416 81.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 61st 405 84.9%
2019 79.83 43rd 407 89.4%
2021 87.62 23rd 402 94.3%
2022 89.86 23rd 410 94.4%
2023 79.44 45th 414 89.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 111th 198 43.9%
2019 69.14 35th 191 81.7%
2021 84.21 13th 165 92.1%
2022 80.23 21st 175 88.0%
2023 89.05 6th 172 96.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.06 17th 364 95.3%
2021 92.15 18th 374 95.2%
2022 93.43 15th 382 96.1%
2023 82.10 33rd 385 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.17 53rd 340 84.4%
2019 76.01 36th 339 89.4%
2021 73.49 29th 336 91.4%
2022 86.94 17th 335 94.9%
2023 74.37 41st 335 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chatham High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 711 2 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1990 670 3 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1991 619 4 26 7 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 587 2 29 9 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 569 5 32 10 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 577 4 27 11 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 582 5 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 582 5 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 611 3 42 14 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1999 625 2 41 17 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 610 2 45 21 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 632 4 42 23 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 715 2 32 20 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 715 2 32 20 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 789 4 28 23 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2005 808 5 27 32 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 813 6 30 30 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2007 843 10 34 36 2 n/a n/a 0 925
2008 872 10 39 33 2 n/a n/a 0 956
2009 908 7 52 37 2 0 0 0 1006
2010 958 7 60 35 0 0 1 0 1061
2011 998 7 65 39 0 0 0 0 1109
2012 1007 7 83 46 0 0 2 0 1145
2013 1012 11 86 46 0 0 4 0 1159
2014 1049 13 88 46 0 1 6 0 1203
2015 1015 18 103 41 0 5 8 0 1190
2016 1022 21 103 45 0 1 10 0 1202
2017 1033 17 128 48 0 1 14 0 1241
2018 1060 15 123 57 0 0 20 0 1275
2019 1085 9 130 62 0 0 27 0 1313
2020 1094 5 147 69 0 0 30 0 1345
2021 1054 4 153 69 0 0 35 0 1315
2022 983 5 163 72 1 0 42 0 1266
2023 948 8 158 75 0 0 42 0 1231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chatham High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 746 57.0 13.0 n/a
1990 712 51.0 13.9 n/a
1991 657 51.0 12.8 0
1992 627 48.0 13.0 0.2
1993 616 49.2 12.5 0.3
1994 619 49.8 12.4 n/a
1995 630 49.3 12.8 0.5
1996 630 49.3 12.8 0.5
1998 671 51.3 13.1 0.7
1999 686 52.8 13.0 0.4
2000 679 52.6 12.9 0.9
2001 701 54.8 12.8 0.6
2002 769 57.4 13.4 0.5
2003 769 57.4 13.4 0.5
2004 844 60.4 14.0 0.4
2005 872 65.6 13.3 n/a
2006 880 66.0 13.3 1.4
2007 925 65.6 14.1 1.1
2008 956 60.0 15.9 0.7
2009 1006 65.2 13.6 1.4
2010 1061 66.0 16.0 1
2011 1109 70.5 15.7 1.3
2012 1145 80.4 14.2 2
2013 1159 88.5 13.0 2.7
2014 1203 96.9 12.4 2.2
2015 1190 96.0 12.3 2.3
2016 1202 103.0 11.6 1.9
2017 1241 102.0 12.1 1.7
2018 1275 107.6 11.8 2.4
2019 1313 105.8 12.4 1.9
2020 1345 101.2 13.2 1.6
2021 1315 102.3 12.8 1.6
2022 1266 105.0 12.0 1.3
2023 1231 102.8 11.9 1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chatham High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 746 57.0 13.0 n/a
1990 712 51.0 13.9 n/a
1991 657 51.0 12.8 0
1992 627 48.0 13.0 0.2
1993 616 49.2 12.5 0.3
1994 619 49.8 12.4 n/a
1995 630 49.3 12.8 0.5
1996 630 49.3 12.8 0.5
1998 671 51.3 13.1 0.7
1999 686 52.8 13.0 0.4
2000 679 52.6 12.9 0.9
2001 701 54.8 12.8 0.6
2002 769 57.4 13.4 0.5
2003 769 57.4 13.4 0.5
2004 844 60.4 14.0 0.4
2005 872 65.6 13.3 n/a
2006 880 66.0 13.3 1.4
2007 925 65.6 14.1 1.1
2008 956 60.0 15.9 0.7
2009 1006 65.2 13.6 1.4
2010 1061 66.0 16.0 1
2011 1109 70.5 15.7 1.3
2012 1145 80.4 14.2 2
2013 1159 88.5 13.0 2.7
2014 1203 96.9 12.4 2.2
2015 1190 96.0 12.3 2.3
2016 1202 103.0 11.6 1.9
2017 1241 102.0 12.1 1.7
2018 1275 107.6 11.8 2.4
2019 1313 105.8 12.4 1.9
2020 1345 101.2 13.2 1.6
2021 1315 102.3 12.8 1.6
2022 1266 105.0 12.0 1.3
2023 1231 102.8 11.9 1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatham High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,966

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatham High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 416 High schoolsRanks 47th of 422 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Chatham High School)86.971.4
 15.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (School District of the Chathams)86.971.4
 15.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Chatham High School)34.878.1
 43.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (School District of the Chathams)34.878.1
 43.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Chatham High School)75.97.6
 68.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (School District of the Chathams)75.97.6
 68.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Chatham High School)10094.1
 5.9%
   9th Grade Algebra II (School District of the Chathams)10094.1
 5.9%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Chatham High School)35.777.7
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (School District of the Chathams)7979.2
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Chatham High School)64.97.6
 57.3%
   End of Course Geometry (School District of the Chathams)67.150.7
 16.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Chatham High School)6794.1
 27.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (School District of the Chathams)6794.1
 27.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13131231
 6.2%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian130158
 21.5%
Hispanic6275
 21%
Pacific Islander00
White1085948
 12.6%
Two or More Races2742
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.9%1.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham High School

Students at Chatham High School are 77% White, 13% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Chatham High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lafayette Avenue School
Elementary : Milton Avenue School
Elementary : Southern Boulevard School
Elementary : Washington Avenue School
Middle : Chatham Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,231 students attended Chatham High School.

Chatham High School ranks 47th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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