Chatham High School vs. Madison High School
Should I attend Chatham High School or Madison High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chatham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Madison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,266 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Madison High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,266 students
839 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#128 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
71%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
306
184
Grade 10 Students
292
221
Grade 11 Students
333
212
Grade 12 Students
330
211
Ungraded Students
5
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
78%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%