Chatham High School

Chatham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
255 LAFAYETTE Ave,  Chatham, NJ
The School District of the Chathams
4.1
3.4
1,266 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Darren Groh
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
97%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
93.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
146:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
77%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.8%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#26 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#42 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 206 Students
Penn State 162 Students
New York University 149 Students
Boston University 142 Students
University of Delaware 114 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 107 Students
Boston College 97 Students
Syracuse University 92 Students
Northeastern University 89 Students
Lehigh University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 199 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Biology 99 Students
Finance 79 Students
Marketing 78 Students
Computer Science 65 Students
Economics 55 Students
Engineering 52 Students
Political Science and Government 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 142 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
12/18/2024
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4.0 Senior
8/20/2024
Chatham High School is a great High School. Is it perfect, no. However, the overall teachers, classes, and student body is great. Plus, the food is pretty decent and we are definitely treated with some respect.
4.0 Senior
5/31/2024
I moved to Chatham High School as a sophomore, and I expected a rough transition but it was very easy for me. Chatham High School has a lot of resources and aid for college which is very helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/10/2025
Flawed ratings. Too many kids end up in private school in Chatham and for many it's a direct result of the high school's culture. Tutors are very popular, sports have so much parent influence it's laughable. If you are the right family, with the right amount of money and popularity, it's great, othe...
1.0 parent
10/6/2018
This school scores well because kids that struggle just go to private school like Seton Hall Prep. The other factor is zero ethnic, racial, or economic diversity. The administration is completely incompetent and benefit from parents supplementing their education with tutoring services. Prepare to be...
5.0 parent
9/24/2013
Better than most private high schools and rivaling the lyons share of junior colleges! U.S. News ranks Chatham High at number 13 in the state and number 192 nationally, out of 21,000 public schools. But the numbers don't tell the whole story; if your child is lucky enough to attend this school, then...
5.0 parent
3/4/2009

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Chatham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chatham, NJ, in the Chatham neighborhood, and is served by the The School District of the Chathams in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,266 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Chatham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,657,903. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Sr High School, New Providence High School, ECLC of New Jersey, and more. Learn more about what Chatham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chatham High School.

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