CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
CHESTER H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the CHESTER ISD school district, located in CHESTER, TX with about 96 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 10 teachers, CHESTER H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 is the secondary campus of the Chester Independent School District, located in the small, rural community of Chester, Texas. As a small-town school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes close relationships between students and faculty. The district is known for its "Yellowjacket" school spirit and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its student population.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Chester High School is able to offer focused academic attention and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and leadership. For more information regarding school events, district policies, or academic calendars, you can visit their official website at [http://chesterisd.com](http://chesterisd.com).
For more information, contact CHESTER H S at (936) 969-2353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHESTER, TX 75936-0028
(936) 969-2353
http://chesterisd.com
CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHESTER, TX with about 96 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHESTER ISD
- Total Students:
- 96
- Teachers:
- 10.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 96 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.