- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatham, NJ
Chatham High School
Federal NCES profile for Chatham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340000406014
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chatham, NJ.
School address
District: School District of the Chathams · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000406014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Chatham High School held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.8 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340000406014 · Chatham, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,205 enr · 11.8:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham Middle School (833 students)
Chatham High School held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.8 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chatham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chatham High School
1,205 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
833 students
- Lafayette Aven
Lafayette Avenue School
554 students
- Southern Boule 369
Southern Boulevard School
369 students
- Milton Avenue 301
Milton Avenue School
301 students
- Washington Ave 286
Washington Avenue School
286 students
What this shows Chatham High School reports 1,205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham High School compares
Chatham High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,205
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Chatham High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District of the Chathams reports $24,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Boulevard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham High School
How many students attend Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has 1,205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,231 (2022-23) → 1,216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatham High School?
1.1% of students at Chatham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham High School?
The largest demographic group at Chatham High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Chatham, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chatham High School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chatham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chatham on the city page.
What other schools are in School District of the Chathams?
Besides Chatham High School, School District of the Chathams also operates Chatham Middle School (833 students), Lafayette Avenue School (554 students), and Southern Boulevard School (369 students). See the School District of the Chathams district page for the complete list.