Excellent
#29 of 574 schools in SD
Top 5% in state
Chester High School - 01
High School · Chester Area School District 39-1 · Chester, SD
A Chester Area School District 39-1 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Chester, SD 57016
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chester High School - 01 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chester High School - 01 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,125
Median home value
$225,600
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Area Cyber School - 92Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| High Plains - 06Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 61 | 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.
Chester Area School District 39-1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester High School - 01 is listed in Chester Area School District 39-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester High School - 01
Chester High School - 01 is a public high school in Chester, SD, part of Chester Area School District 39-1, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester High School - 01
What grades does Chester High School - 01 serve?
Chester High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chester High School - 01?
Chester High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester High School - 01 is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester High School - 01 rank in SD?
Chester High School - 01 ranks #29 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Chester High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester High School - 01 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Chester High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Chester High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester High School - 01?
13.6% of students at Chester High School - 01 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (605) 489-2411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 57016)
- 680
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 57016; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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