Chester High School

Chester CUSD 139
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
323 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chester High School, located at 1901 Swanwick St in Chester, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Chester Community Unit School District 139, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly upon graduation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum requirements with various elective offerings that cater to a range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Chester High School is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the Randolph County area. The school maintains an active extracurricular program, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations that foster school spirit and personal development. By focusing on both academic achievement and the cultivation of character, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Chester community and the broader region.
323
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chester CUSD 139
Phone: (618)826-2302
Website: http://chs.chester139.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 96
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 71
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Okaw Regional Voc System
Monroe/Randolph ROE
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233 (1.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th