- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Siler City, NC
Chatham School of Science & Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Chatham School of Science & Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370075003406
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham School of Science & Engineering earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 113
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham School of Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075003406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chatham School of Science & Engineering grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370075003406 · Siler City, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 27.8% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Chatham School of Science & Engineering grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chatham School of Science & Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 113
Chatham School of Science & Engineering
113 students
What this shows Chatham School of Science & Engineering reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham School of Science & Engineering compares
Chatham School of Science & Engineering is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 58% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Chatham School of Science & Engineering is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham School of Science & Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham School of Science & Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Siler City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham School of Science & Engineering
How many students attend Chatham School of Science & Engineering?
Chatham School of Science & Engineering has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 8.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chatham School of Science & Engineering?
27.8% of students at Chatham School of Science & Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham School of Science & Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Chatham School of Science & Engineering is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham School of Science & Engineering?
Chatham School of Science & Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chatham School of Science & Engineering rank among high schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham School of Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Siler City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Chatham School of Science & Engineering, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.