Chester High School - 01

www.chester.k12.sd.us

116 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chester High School, located in Chester, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Chester Area School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By leveraging its size, the school fosters close-knit relationships between faculty and pupils, ensuring that students receive individualized attention as they progress through their high school curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Chester High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and athletics. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Through its official website, the district maintains transparency and communication, keeping parents and community members informed about school events, academic policies, and the ongoing progress of its student body.

116

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester High School - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
American Indian	1

White
115 (99.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.9 %)

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 Area School District 39-1
Phone:	(605)489-2411
Website:	http://www.chester.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 41

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 30