Chatham High School is a public high school in Chatham, Virginia. Average attendance is 650 students per year. Between 2008 and 2010, it was renovated along with other Pittsylvania County schools – Tunstall Sr. High School, Dan River High School, and Gretna High School.
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham High School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Chatham High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham High School's ranking?
Chatham High School is ranked #51 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chatham High School often compared to?
Chatham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tunstall High School, Gretna High School, Dan River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatham High School?
The graduation rate of Chatham High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Chatham High School?
617 students attend Chatham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Chatham High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham High School?
Chatham High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chatham High School offer ?
Chatham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Chatham High School part of?
Chatham High School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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