- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chatham, VA
Chatham High
Federal NCES profile for Chatham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510294001210
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chatham, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Chatham High shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 510294001210 · Chatham, VA High · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 14.5:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Chatham High shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chatham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- This school
Chatham High
609 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Dan River High
Dan River High
583 students
- Gretna High
Gretna High
507 students
What this shows Chatham High reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham High compares
Chatham High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Chatham High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gretna High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham High
How many students attend Chatham High?
Chatham High has 609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chatham, VA. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatham High?
79.2% of students at Chatham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham High?
The largest demographic group at Chatham High is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Chatham, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham High?
Chatham High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chatham, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Chatham High, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.