For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,468 students in Chatham, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Chatham, IL is Glenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Chatham, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenwood High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chatham, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chatham, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chatham, IL include Glenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chatham?
1 public high schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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