Website Reports Chatham High School Among New Jersey's Top 50 Public High Schools

CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham High School was ranked 38th statewide among public high schools, the third best public high school in Morris County and was given an A+ ranking, according to Niche.

The School District of The Chathams ranked third among Morris County school districts overall.

The website released its 2022 best schools and district rankings on Monday for schools across the nation, in public, private and school district categories.

In a news release from the company, Niche reports it is an online platform that "connects students and families with colleges and schools."

Chatham High School received an overall "Niche Grade" of A+, with grades compiled, calculated and analyzed from public sources, including reviews by students, parents and residents in each area.

Some metrics from its report card for Chatham High School included the following grades:
A+ - Academics
A+ - College Prep
A+ - Health and Safety
A- - Clubs and Activities
A- - Sports
B+ - Teachers
B - Food
B - Resources and Facilities
B- - Diversity

Chatham High School, part of The School District of the Chathams, has 1,345 students among its grade 9 to 12 population, with a 13 to 1 student to teacher ratio, Niche stated. Students in the district have demonstrated a 63 percent proficiency in math and 88 percent in reading, per their test scores from the state reported on the website.

In Morris County, Chatham High School ranked fourth for public high schools on Niche, following The Academy for Mathematics and Science & Engineering in Rockaway.

Overall, The School District of the Chathams ranked third for districts in Morris County, behind the Mountain Lakes School District and the West Morris Regional High School District. As a PK, K-12 public school district, there were 4,075 students, with a 12 to 1 student to teacher ratio. Test scores overall for the district, according to Niche, show a 75 percent proficiency in math and 83 percent in reading scores. Its report card ranking in Niche included: A+ for Academics, College Prep and Health and Safety; A for Teachers; B+ for Clubs and Activities, Administration and Sports; B for Food and Resources and Facilities; and C for Diversity.

Ranking 38th in New Jersey among the Best Public High Schools category, New Jersey's Top 5 in that category include: High Technology High School in Lincroft, Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, Biotechnology High School in Freehold, Marine Academy of Technology in Manahawkin and The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering in Rockaway.

High Technology High School and Bergen County Academy ranked eighth and ninth nationwide, among Best Public High Schools in America.

"Our 2022 rankings come at a time when so many parents are curious about the different options for their children's education, including some they may never have considered before," Niche Founder and CEO Luke Skurman said. "No matter where they are in their search process, we strive to be a reliable guide and resource. It is truly an honor to know our users trust us to play a key role in such a big life decision."

For Niche's entire 2022 Best Schools rankings, visit: www.niche.com/k12/rankings.

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