Chatfield High School

7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Chatfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chatfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Chatfield High School's student population of 1,790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,790 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Chatfield High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatfield High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#56 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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62%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
81%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Chatfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Chatfield High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chatfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chatfield High School's ranking?
Chatfield High School is ranked #56 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chatfield High School often compared to?
Chatfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Ridge Senior High School, Columbine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatfield High School?
The graduation rate of Chatfield High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Chatfield High School?
1,790 students attend Chatfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chatfield High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatfield High School?
Chatfield High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatfield High School offer ?
Chatfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chatfield High School part of?
Chatfield High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
My kids loved it at Chatfield, they went there instead of Douglas county schools which is their district. It is a much much more relaxed enviroment with teachers who care as much about the students as they do the academics
- Posted by Parent - sgtsm

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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