Chatham High School
CHATHAM, NJ · School District of the Chathams
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
75th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928
(973)457-2505NCES ID 340000406014Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chatham High School 75th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 284 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,216 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 73.9% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 13.7% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 6.6% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.38M in zip 07928 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chatham High School
- #45Summit High SchoolSummit Public School District · 1.8 mi away45th of 404
ELA 75% ▲5 · Math 72% ▲13Compare - #55New Providence High SchoolNew Providence School District · 2.2 mi away55th of 404
ELA 75% ▲5 · Math 67% ▲8Compare - #69Madison High SchoolMadison Public School District · 2.7 mi away69th of 404
ELA 77% ▲7 · Math 55% ▼4Compare - #59Governor Livingston High SchoolBerkeley Heights School District · 3.1 mi away59th of 404
ELA 75% ▲5 · Math 66% ▲7Compare - #27Millburn High SchoolMillburn Township School District · 4.5 mi away27th of 404
ELA 82% ▲12 · Math 78% ▲19Compare - #244Jonathan Dayton High SchoolSpringfield Public School District · 4.9 mi away244th of 404
ELA 53% ▼17 · Math 19% ▼40Compare - –Work Readiness AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 5.1 mi awayCompare
- #66Hanover Park High SchoolHanover Park Regional High School District · 5.2 mi away66th of 404
ELA 75% ▲5 · Math 57% ▼2Compare
What school district is Chatham High School in?
Chatham High School is part of the School District of the Chathams district in CHATHAM, New Jersey.
Is Chatham High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chatham High School 75th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chatham High School?
White 74%, Asian 14%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 5% (1,216 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chatham High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07928 is $1.38M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.