Chatham High School is a rural secondary school in Chatham, Columbia County, New York. CHS is the sole High School operated by the Chatham Central School District. In 2006, CHS has 520 students in grades 9 to 12. In 2010 the enrollment was 451.
Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chatham High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chatham school district, covering approximately 123 square miles in and around Chatham, NY. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Where Character Counts
School Rankings
Chatham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham High School's ranking?
Chatham High School is ranked #1482 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chatham High School often compared to?
Chatham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Lebanon Junior-senior High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatham High School?
The graduation rate of Chatham High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Chatham High School?
316 students attend Chatham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chatham High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chatham High School offer ?
Chatham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chatham High School part of?
Chatham High School is part of Chatham Central School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
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