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%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
81%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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
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