CHESTER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Chester Junior/Senior High is a public high school that is part of the Plumas Unified school district, located in Chester, CA with about 173 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Chester Junior/Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chester Junior/Senior High School, located in Chester, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local Plumas County community. As a combined middle and high school, the institution provides a continuous academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is part of the Plumas Unified School District, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of a small-town student population.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. By integrating junior and senior high levels, the school offers a close-knit campus culture where students often benefit from long-term relationships with faculty and staff. The school remains connected to the broader Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE), ensuring that resources and district-wide educational standards are effectively implemented to support student success in a rural setting.

For more information, contact Chester Junior/Senior High at (530) 258-2126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020-0797
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CHESTER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chester, CA with about 173 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plumas Unified
Total Students:
173
Teachers:
11.3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 173 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.5%
Asian
3.5%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.