Chester High School
School Overview
Chester High School is a public school located in Chester, Illinois. It is a school in Chester Community Unit School District 139 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 328 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 23 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 328 students are attending Chester High School. By gender, there are 155 and 173 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 23 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Chester High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 23 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 23 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.3% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 328 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,089 Households |
| Population | 6,930 |
| Male | 6,968 |
| Female | 3,530 |
| Child Population | 1,794 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,595 Units |
| Average House Value | $109,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $573 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $52,831 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.41% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Chester High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 30 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 83 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Chester High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 83 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Chester Community Unit School District 139
In Chester Community Unit School District 139, 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CHESTER, Illinois
3 private schools are serving students in CHESTER, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.