High Plains - 06

www.chester.k12.sd.us

52 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

High Plains, located at 500 5th St in Chester, South Dakota, operates as an educational facility integrated within the Chester Area School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that supports student growth and academic development. It functions as part of a smaller, close-knit district, which typically allows for a more personalized approach to education, fostering stronger relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community.

As part of the Chester Area School District (accessible at www.chester.k12.sd.us), the school emphasizes the core values and curriculum standards common to South Dakota public education. By focusing on essential academic benchmarks and extracurricular opportunities, High Plains aims to prepare its students for future success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school serves as a central hub for the Chester area, reflecting the district's dedication to quality instruction and community-centered schooling.

Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

73.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Plains - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	2
Two or More	4

White
46 (88.5 %)
Two or More
4 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
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:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	73.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 12