Chariton High School is located in Chariton, Iowa. There are 472 students grades 9-12 as of 2009. The student-teacher ratio is 13:9. There are students from six towns including Chariton, Russell, Iowa, Derby, Iowa, Williamson, Iowa, Lucas, Iowa, and Oakley, Iowa. Athletic teams of Chariton High School are known as the Chargers. School colors have changed over the years.