Chester High School
School Overview
Chester High School is a public school located in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Chester-Upland School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, more than 5% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,027 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 59 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,027 students are attending Chester High School. By gender, there are 544 and 483 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Chester High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 4 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 59 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Chester High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 72.9% of teachers are certified. 0.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 59 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 43 | 72.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 16 | 27.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 16.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 49 | 83.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 257 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 8 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 14,464 Households |
| Population | 37,629 |
| Male | 20,173 |
| Female | 21,199 |
| Child Population | 12,970 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,290 Units |
| Average House Value | $82,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $857 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.70% |
| Average Household Income | $35,469 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.69% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Chester-upland School District
In Chester-upland School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CHESTER, Pennsylvania
6 private schools are serving students in CHESTER, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.