Chatham High School

Public 9-12

 50 Woodbridge Ave
       Chatham, NY  12037-1397


(518) 392-1570

District: Chatham Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,555 Help


Feeder schools for Chatham High School:

Elementary:    Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Middle:    Chatham Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Compare Details Chatham High School ranks better than 76.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Chatham High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chatham High School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatham High School is $20,555.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chatham High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham High School 285th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Chatham High School in the ranking list.)

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Chatham Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham Central School District 556th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chatham High School

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Rank History for all students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.77 528th 935 43.5%
2006 51.61 577th 986 41.5%
2007 53.18 566th 1002 43.5%
2008 57.93 515th 1027 49.9%
2009 57.23 511th 1086 52.9%
2010 57.27 516th 1117 53.8%
2011 48.76 683rd 1165 41.4%
2012 54.29 632nd 1198 47.2%
2013 63.23 485th 1217 60.1%
2014 59.46 484th 1237 60.9%
2015 64.26 359th 1255 71.4%
2016 63.25 369th 1255 70.6%
2017 60.33 454th 1221 62.8%
2018 62.54 467th 1210 61.4%
2019 60.78 525th 1207 56.5%
2022 69.04 330th 1190 72.3%
2023 72.30 285th 1228 76.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.62 260th 1095 76.3%
2019 60.39 365th 1132 67.8%
2022 74.01 176th 1038 83.0%
2023 65.15 288th 1130 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.08 404th 1154 65.0%
2019 56.42 495th 1179 58.0%
2022 65.88 269th 1101 75.6%
2023 67.14 257th 1155 77.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.78 374th 1176 68.2%
2019 64.33 454th 1193 61.9%
2022 68.24 335th 1155 71.0%
2023 71.60 314th 1197 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 562nd 1176 52.2%
2019 55.97 561st 1190 52.9%
2022 67.61 343rd 1154 70.3%
2023 72.35 271st 1191 77.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.52 344th 815 57.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chatham High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.29 392nd 765 48.8%
2019 49.96 433rd 793 45.4%
2022 51.00 379th 738 48.6%
2023 56.71 334th 776 57.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Friday, October 30, 2009

Open Quote A typical public school, they emphasize favorable test scores (which anyone with binge/purge study habits can obtain) over the creative exploration and critical thought that leads to genuine intellectual gain. The town itself is a small, insular exurb that noticeably lacks diversity. As such, children (and adults for that matter) tend to sacrifice their individuality to the gods of mediocrity in exchange for the privilege to conform. All in all, it's a great place to be average. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chatham High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 458 14 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 444 17 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 413 12 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 406 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 410 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 433 3 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 428 10 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 428 10 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 426 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 423 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 436 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 452 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 441 11 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 450 12 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 450 12 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 484 22 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 471 17 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 472 18 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 459 16 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 439 15 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 420 13 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 415 13 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 422 22 6 1 0 0 0 0 451
2012 414 18 6 16 0 0 1 0 455
2013 394 23 4 12 1 0 1 0 435
2014 359 19 5 13 0 0 13 0 409
2015 342 13 4 15 0 0 20 0 394
2016 303 12 6 11 0 0 23 0 355
2017 289 7 4 16 0 1 17 0 334
2018 290 7 4 18 0 1 14 0 334
2019 270 9 2 21 0 2 13 0 317
2020 277 6 1 24 0 2 11 0 321
2021 274 8 3 24 0 1 9 0 319
2022 268 5 2 23 0 1 10 0 309
2023 280 3 3 24 0 0 13 0 323

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 38.1 12.7 n/a
1990 467 36.0 12.9 n/a
1991 431 39.9 10.8 n/a
1992 421 37.4 11.2 n/a
1993 425 34.8 12.2 n/a
1994 448 36.1 12.4 4.9
1995 449 33.5 13.4 13.8
1996 449 33.5 13.4 13.8
1997 445 33.0 13.5 9.4
1998 445 34.0 13.1 10.6
1999 451 34.0 13.3 9.8
2000 463 38.0 12.2 13.8
2001 457 38.0 12.0 35.9
2002 477 34.0 14.0 24.7
2003 477 34.0 14.0 24.7
2004 520 n/a n/a n/a
2005 501 34.2 14.6 16.6
2006 501 38.0 13.2 16.8
2007 486 36.5 13.3 18.3
2008 465 36.5 12.7 18.3
2009 446 37.0 12.1 9.9
2010 443 33.0 13.4 22.8
2011 451 33.1 13.6 21.5
2012 455 36.7 12.3 20.7
2013 435 33.6 12.9 28.7
2014 409 35.8 11.4 25.9
2015 394 32.0 12.3 34.3
2016 355 32.0 11.0 36.6
2017 334 33.9 9.8 38
2018 334 32.0 10.4 34.7
2019 317 31.0 10.2 34.4
2020 321 38.0 8.4 35.5
2021 319 35.3 9.0 35.4
2022 309 34.4 8.9 31.7
2023 323 35.2 9.1 40.9

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 38.1 12.7 n/a
1990 467 36.0 12.9 n/a
1991 431 39.9 10.8 n/a
1992 421 37.4 11.2 n/a
1993 425 34.8 12.2 n/a
1994 448 36.1 12.4 4.9
1995 449 33.5 13.4 13.8
1996 449 33.5 13.4 13.8
1997 445 33.0 13.5 9.4
1998 445 34.0 13.1 10.6
1999 451 34.0 13.3 9.8
2000 463 38.0 12.2 13.8
2001 457 38.0 12.0 35.9
2002 477 34.0 14.0 24.7
2003 477 34.0 14.0 24.7
2004 520 n/a n/a n/a
2005 501 34.2 14.6 16.6
2006 501 38.0 13.2 16.8
2007 486 36.5 13.3 18.3
2008 465 36.5 12.7 18.3
2009 446 37.0 12.1 9.9
2010 443 33.0 13.4 22.8
2011 451 33.1 13.6 21.5
2012 455 36.7 12.3 20.7
2013 435 33.6 12.9 28.7
2014 409 35.8 11.4 25.9
2015 394 32.0 12.3 34.3
2016 355 32.0 11.0 36.6
2017 334 33.9 9.8 38
2018 334 32.0 10.4 34.7
2019 317 31.0 10.2 34.4
2020 321 38.0 8.4 35.5
2021 319 35.3 9.0 35.4
2022 309 34.4 8.9 31.7
2023 323 35.2 9.1 40.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Chatham High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.3%2.8%0.5%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.3%
201497.3%2.5%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.3%
201596.6%2.9%0.0%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%
201697.2%2.5%0.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
201798.2%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.2%98.5%
201895.2%3.0%0.3%97.0%96.7%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201997.2%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.2%97.5%
202098.4%0.0%98.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.1%99.1%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chatham High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (1.1%) $23,023 (98.9%) $23,284
2020 $277 (1.4%) $19,656 (98.6%) $19,933
2021 $224 (1.1%) $19,349 (98.9%) $19,573
2022 $578 (2.8%) $19,977 (97.2%) $20,555

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chatham High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 525th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 285th of 1228 High schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Chatham High School)77.380.3
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chatham Central School District)8283.3
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Chatham High School)48.765
 16.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chatham Central School District)48.765
 16.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Chatham High School)83.387.2
 3.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chatham Central School District)83.387.2
 3.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Chatham High School)92.988.2
 4.6%
   End of Course English (Chatham Central School District)9387
 6%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Chatham High School)80.958.6
 22.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Chatham Central School District)80.957.8
 23.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Chatham High School)67.783.9
 16.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chatham Central School District)75.686.6
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Chatham High School)85.287.3
 2.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Chatham Central School District)85.487.3
 1.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Chatham High School)85.781.8
 3.9%
   End of Course Physics (Chatham Central School District)85.781.8
 3.9%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Chatham High School)88.292.2
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Chatham Central School District)87.192.2
 5.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317323
 1.9%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White270280
 3.7%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%40.9%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham High School

Students at Chatham High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Chatham High School.

Chatham High School ranks 285th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Chatham High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Middle : Chatham Middle School


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