CHESTER H S

135 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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).

135

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Two or More	12

White
115 (85.2 %)
Two or More
12 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (4.4 %)
Black
2 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CHESTER ISD
Phone:	(936)969-2353
Website:	http://chesterisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 16

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 15