Chester High School

Summary:

Chester High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students in the small town of Chester, Texas. The school is part of the Chester Independent School District, which is ranked 433 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Chester High School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. The school also maintains an impressive 0% dropout rate. However, its performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with the school excelling in some subject areas like Biology and English II Reading, but struggling in others like Mathematics and Social Studies. Interestingly, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, Chester High School generally performs better than Zavalla High School and Leggett High School, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, Corrigan-Camden High School and Colmesneil Jh/High School appear to outperform Chester High School in several areas, such as test scores and overall school rankings. Additionally, Chester High School's spending per student ($12,604 in 2020-2021) is lower than the state average, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges the school faces.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 273 Yellowjacket Dr
       Chester, TX  75936-0028


(936) 969-2353

District: Chester Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
959th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,604 Help


Feeder schools for Chester High School:

Elementary:    Chester Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Compare Details Chester High School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chester High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chester High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester High School is $12,604.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester High School 1531st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Chester High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester High School 959th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Chester High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chester Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Independent School District (Isd) 433rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.11 1016th 1573 35.4%
2005 48.12 917th 1582 42.0%
2006 33.18 1183rd 1585 25.4%
2007 44.81 1077th 1684 36.0%
2008 23.79 1514th 1718 11.9%
2009 32.70 1424th 1763 19.2%
2010 50.64 1062nd 1803 41.1%
2011 50.80 1116th 1895 41.1%
2012 22.37 1665th 1951 14.7%
2013 27.93 1592nd 1973 19.3%
2014 41.29 1261st 1987 36.5%
2015 15.03 1854th 2043 9.3%
2016 26.61 1616th 1987 18.7%
2017 36.99 1273rd 2027 37.2%
2018 37.42 1312th 2080 36.9%
2019 23.05 1805th 2193 17.7%
2022 64.54 619th 2254 72.5%
2023 28.43 1757th 2330 24.6%
2024 35.90 1531st 2361 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 1223rd 1597 23.4%
2019 61.24 351st 1626 78.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 1333rd 2039 34.6%
2019 22.81 1807th 2073 12.8%
2022 70.77 389th 2220 82.5%
2023 16.89 2061st 2251 8.4%
2024 26.68 1809th 2224 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 1345th 2008 33.0%
2019 37.44 1317th 2047 35.7%
2022 65.63 560th 2221 74.8%
2023 45.13 1197th 2241 46.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.25 1982nd 2058 3.7%
2022 74.71 281st 2182 87.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.73 1347th 2030 33.6%
2019 12.77 1962nd 2069 5.2%
2022 74.24 399th 2228 82.1%
2023 16.22 2023rd 2245 9.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.19 1463rd 1673 12.6%
2019 14.55 1576th 1684 6.4%
2022 60.10 588th 1723 65.9%
2023 14.42 1617th 1749 7.5%
2024 24.99 1438th 1724 16.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chester High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.05 972nd 1427 31.9%
2005 39.75 1055th 1429 26.2%
2006 45.20 973rd 1430 32.0%
2007 38.56 1110th 1497 25.9%
2008 54.39 841st 1510 44.3%
2009 50.91 961st 1539 37.6%
2010 46.33 1119th 1568 28.6%
2011 67.56 494th 1672 70.5%
2012 52.03 769th 1603 52.0%
2013 46.98 966th 1652 41.5%
2014 46.54 1013th 1734 41.6%
2015 30.15 1361st 1743 21.9%
2016 19.74 1512th 1762 14.2%
2017 41.95 959th 1777 46.0%
2018 22.42 1432nd 1797 20.3%
2019 39.48 1138th 1857 38.7%
2021 36.21 1200th 1861 35.5%
2022 47.61 936th 1876 50.1%
2023 50.65 915th 1961 53.3%
2024 48.97 959th 1987 51.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 1326th 1347 1.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 1528th 1794 14.8%
2019 32.89 1315th 1818 27.7%
2021 43.77 1004th 1848 45.7%
2023 42.80 1013th 1897 46.6%
2024 33.53 1240th 1883 34.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 1421st 1781 20.2%
2019 27.84 1390th 1798 22.7%
2023 65.27 532nd 1891 71.9%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 1261st 1784 29.3%
2019 34.14 1237th 1810 31.7%
2021 45.10 859th 1829 53.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 1458th 1803 19.1%
2019 49.17 842nd 1824 53.8%
2021 28.53 1330th 1840 27.7%
2023 38.03 1158th 1913 39.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Chester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.98 1420th 1539 7.7%
2019 27.51 1210th 1526 20.7%
2021 14.83 1332nd 1510 11.8%
2023 30.18 1156th 1576 26.6%
2024 25.54 1212th 1556 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Chester High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 94 41 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1990 93 38 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 87 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 84 32 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1993 98 31 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 85 34 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1995 88 32 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 88 32 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 88 30 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 82 32 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 78 34 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2000 68 32 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2001 83 23 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2002 94 25 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 94 25 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 86 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2005 72 17 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 79 9 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2007 94 8 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 103 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 93 8 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 107
2010 85 8 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2011 76 9 0 4 0 0 1 0 90
2012 81 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 99
2013 77 14 0 4 0 0 0 0 95
2014 71 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 86
2015 78 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 87
2016 85 8 0 3 0 0 1 0 97
2017 82 6 0 4 0 0 3 0 95
2018 81 7 0 4 0 0 4 0 96
2019 80 6 0 5 0 0 7 0 98
2020 92 10 0 6 0 0 8 0 116
2021 109 3 0 8 0 0 7 0 127
2022 115 3 0 6 0 0 12 0 136
2023 115 2 0 6 0 0 12 0 135
2024 100 1 0 6 0 0 9 0 116

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 135 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 12.0 11.0 n/a
1991 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1992 116 11.0 10.5 24.1
1993 131 12.0 10.9 27.5
1994 120 12.4 9.7 23.3
1995 121 11.2 10.8 20.7
1996 121 11.2 10.8 20.7
1997 121 12.8 9.5 21.5
1998 117 11.8 9.9 23.9
1999 114 12.7 9.0 35.1
2000 101 15.3 6.6 40.6
2001 109 13.8 7.9 45
2002 126 12.8 9.8 38.1
2003 126 12.8 9.8 38.1
2004 108 13.1 8.2 28.7
2005 95 11.7 8.1 45.3
2006 95 11.0 8.6 48.4
2007 107 11.4 9.4 49.5
2008 118 12.9 9.1 43.2
2009 107 12.6 8.4 43
2010 99 12.0 8.2 45.5
2011 90 11.1 8.0 42.2
2012 99 11.8 8.3 46.5
2013 95 10.2 9.2 60
2014 86 10.4 8.2 46.5
2015 87 9.0 9.6 43.7
2016 97 11.0 8.8 51.5
2017 95 9.7 9.7 48.4
2018 96 10.3 9.3 49
2019 98 11.7 8.3 43.9
2020 116 12.6 9.1 50
2021 127 14.6 8.6 57.5
2022 136 13.9 9.7 56.6
2023 135 13.8 9.7 60
2024 116 12.1 9.5 55.2

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 135 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 12.0 11.0 n/a
1991 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1992 116 11.0 10.5 24.1
1993 131 12.0 10.9 27.5
1994 120 12.4 9.7 23.3
1995 121 11.2 10.8 20.7
1996 121 11.2 10.8 20.7
1997 121 12.8 9.5 21.5
1998 117 11.8 9.9 23.9
1999 114 12.7 9.0 35.1
2000 101 15.3 6.6 40.6
2001 109 13.8 7.9 45
2002 126 12.8 9.8 38.1
2003 126 12.8 9.8 38.1
2004 108 13.1 8.2 28.7
2005 95 11.7 8.1 45.3
2006 95 11.0 8.6 48.4
2007 107 11.4 9.4 49.5
2008 118 12.9 9.1 43.2
2009 107 12.6 8.4 43
2010 99 12.0 8.2 45.5
2011 90 11.1 8.0 42.2
2012 99 11.8 8.3 46.5
2013 95 10.2 9.2 60
2014 86 10.4 8.2 46.5
2015 87 9.0 9.6 43.7
2016 97 11.0 8.8 51.5
2017 95 9.7 9.7 48.4
2018 96 10.3 9.3 49
2019 98 11.7 8.3 43.9
2020 116 12.6 9.1 50
2021 127 14.6 8.6 57.5
2022 136 13.9 9.7 56.6
2023 135 13.8 9.7 60
2024 116 12.1 9.5 55.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $937 (7.9%) $10,988 (92.2%) $11,924
2020 $1,102 (9.4%) $10,568 (90.6%) $11,669
2021 $1,514 (12.0%) $11,090 (88.0%) $12,604

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1805th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1757th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.9%
Ranks 1138th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 915th of 1961 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Chester High School)3653
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))3653
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chester High School)2841
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))2841
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Chester High School)3144
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))3144
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chester High School)1525
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))1525
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Chester High School)1336
 23%
   8th Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))1336
 23%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chester High School)1324
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))1324
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Chester High School)2528
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Chester Independent School District (Isd))2528
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Chester High School)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Chester Independent School District (Isd))00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Chester High School)3343
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chester Independent School District (Isd))3343
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Chester High School)5365
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Chester Independent School District (Isd))5365
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Chester High School)5970
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))5970
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Chester High School)2757
 30%
   End of Course English II Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))2757
 30%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Chester High School)7350
 23%
   End of Course U.S. History (Chester Independent School District (Isd))7350
 23%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students98135
 37.8%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White80115
 43.8%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%60%
 16.1%


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Students at Chester High School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Chester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chester Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 116 students attended Chester High School.

Chester High School ranks 959th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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