Serving 570 students in grades 6-12, Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chester Academy-middle/high School's student population of 570 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Academy-middle/high School's ranking?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is ranked #1520 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School?
570 students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Chester Academy-middle/high School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
Chester Academy-middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Academy-middle/high School offer ?
Chester Academy-middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Academy-middle/high School part of?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is part of Chester Union Free School District.
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