Enrollment
609
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510294001210
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 57
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chatham High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chatham High
Chatham High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Chatham, Virginia, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 609 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 241 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 609 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students) and Twin Springs Elementary (618 students) alongside Chatham High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chatham High compares
Chatham High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Chatham High.
$12,616
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chatham on the city page.
Is Chatham High a good school?
Chatham High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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