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#6633 of 9,539 schools in CA
Chester Junior/senior High
High School · Plumas Unified · Chester, CA
A Plumas Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 797, Chester, CA 96020
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chester Junior/senior High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,123
Median home value
$277,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckwourth (jim) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Greenville HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 17 | Compare → |
| Portola Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
| Quincy Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plumas Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Junior/senior High is listed in Plumas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Junior/senior High
Chester Junior/senior High is a public high school in Chester, CA, part of Plumas Unified, serving approximately 127 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,633 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Junior/senior High
What grades does Chester Junior/senior High serve?
Chester Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Chester Junior/senior High?
Chester Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Junior/senior High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Junior/senior High rank in CA?
Chester Junior/senior High ranks #6,633 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chester Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Junior/senior High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chester Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Chester Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Chester Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Junior/senior High?
59.8% of students at Chester Junior/senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Plumas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (530) 258-2126
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 96020)
- 2,404
- Area median age
- 59.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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