For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 291 students in Chester, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, SD are Chester High School - 01, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 and High Plains - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Chester, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, SD include Chester High School - 01, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 and High Plains - 06.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
3 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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