What grades does Chatham Central High serve?

Chatham Central High is a High school serving students in Bear Creek, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Chatham Central High located?

Chatham Central High is located at Bear Creek, NC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Central High?

Chatham Central High has a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What schools are in Bear Creek, NC?

Bear Creek, NC is served by the local school district. Chatham Central High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Chatham Central High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Bear Creek, North Carolina|Chatham County Schools

Bear Creek, NC 27207

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

326

Student:Teacher

10.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Chatham County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.8%

Phone

(919)837-2251

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

55-59%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

10 courses offered

39 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

78 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

76 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

116 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 21 teams

259 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

454

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

30.25

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.30000001

Nurses

0.30000001

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,128

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,032

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,605

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 49%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.7%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

10.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,344

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,238

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

457 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

192 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

164 (13%)

Autism

163 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

98 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

320

Current enrollment

Declining(-22% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chatham County Schools. Chatham Central High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide National IT Professionals DayNational IT Professionals Day is celebrated on the third Tuesday of each September and was established in 2015 to honor the IT professionals who do the critical but often unseen work to keep our networks and applications running.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Teacher Workday (Required - District PD)District-wide Review the school calendar for details on required professional development.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	International Teachers DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—