Chatham High School
Chatham High School serves 334 students in grades 9-12.
Chatham High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Chatham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Chatham High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chatham High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chatham High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #117 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chatham Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chatham High School is Ichabod Crane Senior High School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chatham Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Chatham Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 257 students10
0.0 miles
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560 0 6-8 257 - Chatham Mary E Dardess Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 466 students10
0.0 miles
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530 0 PK-5 466 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 394 students10
6.2 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675 6.2 6-8 394 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Senior High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 547 students10
6.2 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575 6.2 9-12 547 - Valatie Ichabod Crane Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 288 students10
6.5 miles
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575 6.5 4-5 288
School Reviews
| 2 A typical public school, they emphasize favorable test scores (which anyone with binge/purge study habits can obtain) over the creative exploration and critical thought that leads to genuine intellectual gain. The town itself is a small, insular exurb that noticeably lacks diversity. As such, children (and adults for that matter) tend to sacrifice their individuality to the gods of mediocrity in exchange for the privilege to conform. All in all, it's a great place to be average. - Posted by Student/Alumni - shimm |
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