Serving 103 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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 103 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
103 students attend Chester High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chester High School - 01 students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester High School - 01?
Chester High School - 01 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 103 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
