Why Should You Attend Chatfield Senior High School?
Over 40 Years of Charger Pride!
| Top State Ranking | Graduation Rate | Staff Approval | Community Impact |
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Top 20 Public Neighborhood High School in CO (U.S. News & World Report) |
99% Graduation Rate |
100% of staff recommend Chatfield as a great place to work |
#6 in Colorado for Make-A-Wish (raised over $55K) |
1. Academic Excellence & Innovation
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Superior Growth: Students demonstrate significantly higher NWEA MAP growth than both state and national averages (59% in Math, 60% in Reading).
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Advanced Academics: 20+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 20+ Concurrent Enrollment courses
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Specialized Diplomas: STEM Endorsed Diploma featuring a dedicated Jeffco STEM Capstone project.
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Modern Instruction: 1:1 technology in every classroom, Project-Based Learning (PBL) offered across classrooms, and Contextualized Math courses (AMPED & GIC).
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Flexible Pathways: Blended learning options, Jeffco Graduation Capstone, and access to Jeffco Virtual Academy courses.
2. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
Chatfield offers robust state-approved CTE programs equipped with active Student Leadership Organizations and multi-course sequences:
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Automotive Service
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Business & Marketing
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Engineering & Technology
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Information Technology & Computer Science
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Design & Multimedia Arts
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Construction Pathways
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Hospitality & Food Production
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Human Services & Education
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Journalism & Broadcasting
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Career Explore Program: Hands-on career readiness options for qualifying students.
3. World Languages, Performing Arts & State-Ranked Athletics
Championship Programs
Recognized among the Top 8 Teams in the State for:
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Baseball
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eSports
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Gymnastics
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Marching Band
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Boys Wrestling
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Girls Wrestling
Arts & World Languages
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Comprehensive Music & Theatre: Sequential Concert Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Marching Band, and full Drama/Theatre extracurricular productions.
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World Languages: 4+ levels offered in French, German, and Spanish, with the opportunity to earn the Jeffco Seal of Biliteracy.
4. Inclusive Culture & Student Support
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Thriving School Culture: 4 consecutive years of significant growth in student belonging, including a +6% increase in student happiness and a +8% increase in positive school mood.
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Dedicated Counseling: Jeffco 2K Counseling Program providing individual student check-ins.
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Comprehensive Student Support: Specialized programs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Significant Support Needs (SSN), Research-Based Targeted Dyslexia Supports, ESL support, Newcomer Academy participation, and Credit Recovery/Summer School options.
2026 Celebrations
Chatfield Gives
$55k+ raised for the Make-a-Wish foundation during Wish Week during the 25-26 school year.Over $100K raised by students during Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society in the 26-26 school year.
