Chatham Early College

Summary:

Chatham Early College is a public high school located in Siler City, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 97. As part of the Chatham County Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 242 districts in the state, Chatham Early College has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Carolina, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four school years.

Chatham Early College's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 100% of its students proficient or better in Biology, English II, and Math I, compared to 58.4%, 66.6%, and 39% for the Chatham County Schools district, respectively. The school also ranks exceptionally well for various student subgroups, including female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, Chatham Early College has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past three school years, reflecting the broader community.

When compared to nearby schools, Chatham Early College significantly outperforms the other high schools in the Chatham County Schools district, such as Northwood High, Chatham Central High, and Jordan Matthews High, as well as high schools in the neighboring Moore County Schools and Randolph County School System districts. Chatham Early College's unique characteristics and strong educational outcomes make it a valuable asset to the local community and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
       Siler City, NC  27344


(919) 663-5899

District: Chatham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,517 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
17.5%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chatham Early College ranks better than 99.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Chatham County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (17.5%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatham Early College is $2,517, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Chatham County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatham Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham Early College 1st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Chatham Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chatham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham County Schools 67th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatham Early College

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Rank History for all students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.56 24th 594 96.0%
2022 97.38 2nd 621 99.7%
2023 96.29 5th 626 99.2%
2024 97.39 1st 640 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.43 1st 597 99.8%
2024 98.28 9th 613 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.86 4th 594 99.3%
2023 96.41 4th 588 99.3%
2024 95.37 14th 602 97.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.63 17th 398 95.7%
2023 81.84 3rd 403 99.3%
2024 79.51 6th 403 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.78 15th 585 97.4%
2023 96.10 21st 602 96.5%
2024 96.91 3rd 607 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Chatham Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.44 7th 534 98.7%
2023 94.72 12th 537 97.8%
2024 93.74 19th 553 96.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Chatham Early College Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chatham Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 6 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8
2018 22 2 3 3 0 0 4 0 34
2019 49 2 3 4 0 0 5 0 63
2020 64 5 5 6 0 0 7 0 87
2021 70 8 5 8 0 0 9 0 100
2022 65 10 4 11 0 0 7 0 97
2023 58 9 6 17 0 0 7 0 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chatham Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 8 n/a n/a n/a
2018 34 0.0 n/a 20.6
2019 63 0.0 n/a 14.3
2020 87 0.0 n/a 12.6
2021 100 0.0 n/a 18
2022 97 0.0 n/a 10.3
2023 97 0.0 n/a 32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chatham Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 8 n/a n/a n/a
2018 34 0.0 n/a 20.6
2019 63 0.0 n/a 14.3
2020 87 0.0 n/a 12.6
2021 100 0.0 n/a 18
2022 97 0.0 n/a 10.3
2023 97 0.0 n/a 32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatham Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (4.5%) $2,403 (95.5%) $2,517

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatham Early College

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Chatham Early College)94.4100
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Chatham County Schools)58.552.5
 6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.652
 7.6%
End of Course English II (Chatham Early College)10096
 4%
   End of Course English II (Chatham County Schools)62.758.3
 4.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Chatham Early College)10099.9
 0.1%
   End of Course Math I (Chatham County Schools)33.538.5
 5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Chatham Early College)74.1100
 25.9%
   End of Course Math III (Chatham County Schools)52.456.6
 4.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6397
 54%
African American29
 350%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic417
 325%
Pacific Islander00
White4958
 18.4%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%32%
 17.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham Early College

Students at Chatham Early College are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 97 students attended Chatham Early College.

Yes! Chatham Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 640 North Carolina high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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