Is Chester High School - 01 a good school?

Yes. Chester High School - 01 ranks in the top 8.5% of South Dakota high schools.

How many students attend Chester High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Chester High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Chester High School - 01?

Students at Chester High School - 01 are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Chester High School - 01?

Chester High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chester Elementary -02 Elementary : Rustic Acres Elementary - 04 Middle : Chester Middle School - 03

Chester High School - 01

Summary:

Chester High School - 01 is a public high school located in Chester, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school is part of the Chester Area School District 39-1, which is ranked 74 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester High School - 01 consistently performs above the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained high graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022 and 96.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, with 0.0% in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, compared to the state average. Chester High School - 01 has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking among the top high schools in South Dakota, reaching as high as 12th out of 141 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Chester High School - 01 outperforms the state and district averages, it is interesting to note the performance of nearby schools, such as Montrose High School - 01, which is also a high-performing school in the region. However, the Chester Area Cyber School - 92, which is located in the same district, has significantly lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high school, highlighting the challenges faced by virtual schools in delivering quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016

(605) 489-2411

District: Chester Area School District 39-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,567

Feeder schools for Chester High School - 01:

Elementary:	Chester Elementary -02
	Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Middle:	Chester Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester High School - 01 ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in South Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Chester Area School District 39-1! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chester High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Chester High School - 01 has the largest high school student body size in the Chester Area School District 39-1. Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Chester Area School District 39-1. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester High School - 01 is 10.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Chester Area School District 39-1! (See more...)

Compare Chester High School - 01 employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester High School - 01 is $10,567, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Chester Area School District 39-1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester High School - 01 12^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Chester High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Chester Area School District 39-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Area School District 39-1 74^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chester High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Chester High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	18.09	118^th	133	11.3%
2004	24.22	111^th	132	15.9%
2005	75.14	26^th	137	81.0%
2006	17.89	123^rd	136	9.6%
2007	33.26	111^th	141	21.3%
2008	34.70	101^st	135	25.2%
2009	51.77	82^nd	144	43.1%
2010	38.55	114^th	150	24.0%
2011	20.98	124^th	141	12.1%
2012	45.01	93^rd	143	35.0%
2013	60.11	66^th	144	54.2%
2015	83.13	19^th	133	85.7%
2016	44.35	94^th	141	33.3%
2017	55.46	63^rd	137	54.0%
2018	65.25	50^th	138	63.8%
2019	83.73	16^th	135	88.1%
2021	77.25	18^th	140	87.1%
2022	78.33	26^th	134	80.6%
2023	62.14	51^st	138	63.0%
2024	86.59	12^th	141	91.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Chester High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	48.56	50^th	82	39.0%
2019	78.08	12^th	83	85.5%
2022	93.85	2^nd	84	97.6%
2023	56.71	42^nd	95	55.8%
2024	80.57	12^th	93	87.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Chester High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	77.00	10^th	90	88.9%
2021	82.17	9^th	89	89.9%
2022	43.95	54^th	87	37.9%

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Rank History for White students at Chester High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	56.52	56^th	123	54.5%
2019	82.75	15^th	123	87.8%
2021	71.21	28^th	129	78.3%
2022	69.92	39^th	123	68.3%
2023	51.75	62^nd	121	48.8%
2024	81.71	14^th	125	88.8%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	84	84
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	78	78
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77	77
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	77	77
1993	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1994	98	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1995	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1996	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1997	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1998	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1999	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2000	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2001	129	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	130
2002	120	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	122
2003	120	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	122
2004	119	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	122
2005	114	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2006	118	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2007	106	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2008	124	n/a	1	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	0	128
2009	120	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	123
2010	116	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	119
2011	108	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	111
2012	96	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	100
2013	97	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	101
2014	93	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	95
2015	93	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	93
2016	106	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	108
2017	107	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	108
2018	103	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	103
2019	97	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	99
2020	109	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	111
2021	104	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	106
2022	102	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	106
2023	115	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	116
2024	101	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	84	7.5	11.2	n/a
1990	78	11.5	6.7	n/a
1991	77	11.3	6.8	n/a
1992	77	11.3	6.8	n/a
1993	84	6.7	12.5	n/a
1994	99	6.5	15.2	n/a
1995	132	8.6	15.3	n/a
1996	132	8.6	15.3	n/a
1997	123	8.9	13.8	26
1998	135	9.1	14.8	29.6
1999	121	9.8	12.3	28.9
2000	117	8.7	13.4	22.2
2001	130	9.9	13.1	21.5
2002	122	10.1	12.1	41.8
2003	122	10.1	12.1	41.8
2004	122	9.8	12.4	29.5
2005	115	9.6	12.0	29.6
2006	121	8.7	13.9	21.5
2007	110	9.3	11.8	n/a
2008	128	9.8	13.1	18
2009	123	11.4	10.8	19.5
2010	119	10.1	11.7	21.8
2011	111	10.0	11.1	20.7
2012	100	10.2	9.7	27
2013	101	10.5	9.6	19.8
2014	95	10.7	8.8	16.8
2015	93	10.0	9.3	15.1
2016	108	10.0	10.8	23.1
2017	108	9.9	10.8	20.4
2018	103	9.4	10.8	16.5
2019	99	9.4	10.5	17.2
2020	111	9.5	11.6	16.2
2021	106	9.5	11.1	12.3
2022	106	9.9	10.6	12.3
2023	116	9.9	11.6	8.6
2024	103	9.9	10.3	13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	84	7.5	11.2	n/a
1990	78	11.5	6.7	n/a
1991	77	11.3	6.8	n/a
1992	77	11.3	6.8	n/a
1993	84	6.7	12.5	n/a
1994	99	6.5	15.2	n/a
1995	132	8.6	15.3	n/a
1996	132	8.6	15.3	n/a
1997	123	8.9	13.8	26
1998	135	9.1	14.8	29.6
1999	121	9.8	12.3	28.9
2000	117	8.7	13.4	22.2
2001	130	9.9	13.1	21.5
2002	122	10.1	12.1	41.8
2003	122	10.1	12.1	41.8
2004	122	9.8	12.4	29.5
2005	115	9.6	12.0	29.6
2006	121	8.7	13.9	21.5
2007	110	9.3	11.8	n/a
2008	128	9.8	13.1	18
2009	123	11.4	10.8	19.5
2010	119	10.1	11.7	21.8
2011	111	10.0	11.1	20.7
2012	100	10.2	9.7	27
2013	101	10.5	9.6	19.8
2014	95	10.7	8.8	16.8
2015	93	10.0	9.3	15.1
2016	108	10.0	10.8	23.1
2017	108	9.9	10.8	20.4
2018	103	9.4	10.8	16.5
2019	99	9.4	10.5	17.2
2020	111	9.5	11.6	16.2
2021	106	9.5	11.1	12.3
2022	106	9.9	10.6	12.3
2023	116	9.9	11.6	8.6
2024	103	9.9	10.3	13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$254 (2.5%)	$9,757 (97.5%)	$10,011
2021	$500 (3.4%)	$14,019 (96.5%)	$14,520
2022	$477 (4.2%)	$10,856 (95.8%)	$11,333
2023	$526 (5.0%)	$10,041 (95.0%)	$10,567

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 138 High schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chester High School - 01)	78.3	60	18.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Area School District 39-1)	71.1	55.3	15.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chester High School - 01)	69.6	50	19.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chester Area School District 39-1)	52.6	34.2	18.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Chester High School - 01)	43.5	55	11.5%
11th Grade Science (Chester Area School District 39-1)	47.4	47.4
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	116	17.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	115	18.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.2%	8.6%	8.6%

Schools Near Chester High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester High School - 01	Public	9-12	102 2nd Ave	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 489-2411	103	10	10.3	13.6%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	86.6	12^th of 141 public high schools	91.5%		62.1	51^st of 138 public high schools	63.0%	39	71.4		61.9		71.4		$10,567	$526	$10,041
Chester Area Cyber School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	101	6	17.3		101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	102^nd of 141 public high schools	27.7%		29.2	103^rd of 138 public high schools	25.4%	1	50.0	50.0	20.0	21.4	50.0	42.9	$9,985	$526	$9,459
High Plains - 06	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	61	1	85.9	9.8%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	6.8	130^th of 141 public high schools	7.8%					(n/a)	40.0	33.3			13.3	14.3	$6,389	$526	$5,863
Colman-Egan High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 S Loban Ave	Colman	57017	Moody County	Colman-Egan School District 50-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 534-3534	90	7	13.0	20.0%	74 (82.2%)	4 (4.4%)	8 (8.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	34.6	96^th of 141 public high schools	31.9%		45.1	84^th of 138 public high schools	39.1%	12	60.0		36.0		24.0		$11,020	$646	$10,373
Tri-Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	275	19	14.5	9.8%	246 (89.5%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	62.6	47^th of 141 public high schools	66.7%		76.5	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%	23	66.7		38.9		55.6		$11,249	$655	$10,594
Madison High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 NE 9th St	Madison	57042	Lake County	Madison Central School District 39-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 256-7706	397	26	15.3	16.6%	336 (84.6%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	45.3	80^th of 141 public high schools	43.3%		63.4	46^th of 138 public high schools	66.7%	34	61.2	60.5	28.2	27.9	49.4	48.8	$10,456	$736	$9,721
Dell Rapids High School - 01	Public	9-12	1216 N Garfield Ave	Dell Rapids	57022	Minnehaha County	Dell Rapids School District 49-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 428-5473	314	20	15.3	13.7%	293 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	32.9	101^st of 141 public high schools	28.4%		52	74^th of 138 public high schools	46.4%	27	49.5		34.7		36.8		$10,240	$760	$9,480
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland High School	Public	9-12	102 School St	Rutland	57057	Lake County	Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 586-4352	77	10	7.3	35.1%	73 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	57.2		14.3		42.9
Baltic High School - 01	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Ave	Baltic	57003	Minnehaha County	Baltic School District 49-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 529-5461	161	11	14.0	9.9%	144 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	89.1	10^th of 141 public high schools	92.9%		79.2	21^st of 138 public high schools	84.8%	11	87.1	84.4	48.4	46.9	77.4	75.0	$9,193	$221	$8,972
Montrose High School - 01	Public	9-12	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	5	10.3	12.3%	56 (98.2%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	49^th of 141 public high schools	65.2%		97.7	1^st of 138 public high schools	99.3%	48	76.9		38.5		46.2		$15,450	$728	$14,722

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