Summary:
The city of Chester, South Dakota is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Chester Area School District 39-1. The district is ranked 74 out of 126 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The standout schools in the district are Chester High School - 01, which ranks 12th out of 141 high schools in the state, and Chester Elementary -02, which performs well academically.
Chester High School - 01 has consistently high academic performance, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient in English, Math, and Science. In contrast, the district's virtual/cyber schools, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 and High Plains - 06, have much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. This suggests the traditional in-person learning environment may be more effective for student achievement in this district.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with the virtual/cyber schools serving a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, there is a wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 11.6 at Chester High School - 01 to 73.2 at High Plains - 06, which could be a factor in the varying academic outcomes across the schools.
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