Chatham High School

1,205 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chatham High School, located at 255 Lafayette Avenue in Chatham, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the School District of the Chathams, the institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in New Jersey. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances challenging coursework—including an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) classes—with a strong focus on student development and preparation for competitive post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Chatham High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep commitment to extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of activities, including competitive athletics, award-winning performing arts programs, student government, and various academic clubs. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its dedication to character development, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to society.

1,205

Total Students

99.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	867
Hispanic	86
Black	18
Asian	161
Two or More	72
American Indian	1

White
867 (72.0%)
Asian
161 (13.4%)
Hispanic
86 (7.1%)
Two or More
72 (6.0%)
Black
18 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District of the Chathams
Phone:	(973)457-2505
Website:	http://www.chatham-nj.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 282

Grade 10 312

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 313