Chatham Charter

Chatham Charter
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
Charter School 591 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Chatham Charter School, located in Siler City, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for college and career success by fostering a small-school environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to provide personalized attention that helps students develop critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in core academic disciplines.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chatham Charter is known for integrating technology into the classroom and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and service-learning projects. The school places a high priority on a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, creating a supportive culture that encourages individual growth. As a K-12 institution, it provides a consistent educational experience that allows students to build long-term relationships with faculty and peers, ultimately striving to graduate well-rounded, responsible citizens.
591
Total Students
42.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    445 (75.3%)
  • Black
    57 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.3%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chatham Charter
Phone: (919)742-4550
Website: http://www.chathamcharter.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio