Chester Junior/Senior High

Plumas Unified
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
132 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
132
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (78.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Plumas Unified
Phone: (530)258-2126
Website: http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Almanor High (Continuation)
Plumas Unified
3 Students
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th