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Chester High School - 01

102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Chester High School - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chester High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chester High School - 01's student population of 116 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 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 High School - 01 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester High School - 01 is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#54 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
99%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chester High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester High School - 01's ranking?
Chester High School - 01 is ranked #54 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Chester High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Chester High School - 01?
116 students attend Chester High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chester High School - 01 students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester High School - 01?
Chester High School - 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester High School - 01 offer ?
Chester High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chester High School - 01 part of?
Chester High School - 01 is part of Chester Area School District 39-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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