- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatham, NY
Chatham High School
Federal NCES profile for Chatham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360711000500
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chatham, NY.
School address
District: Chatham Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360711000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chatham High School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360711000500 · Chatham, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 9:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary E Dardess Elementary School (365 students)
Chatham High School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chatham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary E Dardess
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
365 students
- This school
Chatham High School
316 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
226 students
What this shows Chatham High School reports 316 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 York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Chatham High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Chatham Central School District reports $34,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Dardess Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham High School
How many students attend Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham High School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatham High School?
35.3% of students at Chatham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham High School?
The largest demographic group at Chatham High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Chatham, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 3 public schools in Chatham, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chatham Central School District?
Besides Chatham High School, Chatham Central School District also operates Mary E Dardess Elementary School (365 students) and Chatham Middle School (226 students). See the Chatham Central School District district page for the complete list.