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Chester Academy-middle/high School

64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 570 students in grades 6-12, Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chester Academy-middle/high School's student population of 570 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1520 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
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White
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Academy-middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Academy-middle/high School's ranking?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is ranked #1520 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School?
570 students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Chester Academy-middle/high School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
Chester Academy-middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Academy-middle/high School offer ?
Chester Academy-middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Academy-middle/high School part of?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is part of Chester Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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