Chatham Charter High School is a charter school in Siler City, North Carolina serving student from kindergarten through high school. The school sits on 39 acres and a 43,000 square foot facility.
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chatham Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham Charter's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
Campus Size
85 acres
School Rankings
Chatham Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Charter is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
72%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Charter's ranking?
Chatham Charter is ranked #334 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatham Charter?
The graduation rate of Chatham Charter is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Chatham Charter?
591 students attend Chatham Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chatham Charter students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Charter?
Chatham Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatham Charter offer ?
Chatham Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Charter part of?
Chatham Charter is part of Chatham Charter School District.
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