CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Chester HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chester-Upland SD school district, located in Chester, PA with about 1,027 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Chester HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 High School, located at 232 West 9th Street in Chester, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Chester-Upland School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a mix of core curriculum requirements, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. As a central hub for the community's youth, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and civic responsibility within a historically significant urban setting.

Beyond the classroom, Chester High School is well-known for its active athletic program, particularly its competitive basketball and football teams, which are a major source of pride and school spirit for the local community. The institution works to support its diverse student body by offering various support services and programs designed to improve graduation rates and college readiness. Despite the challenges often faced by urban school districts, Chester High remains a focal point for educational development and community engagement in the city of Chester.

For more information, contact Chester HS at (610) 447-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013-4288
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CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chester, PA with about 1,027 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chester-Upland SD
Total Students:
1,027
Teachers:
56
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 1,027 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
White
1.5%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.