Chester Senior High School
School Overview
Chester Senior High School is a public school located in Chester, South Carolina. It is a school in Chester County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 885 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 55 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 885 students are attending Chester Senior High School. By gender, there are 460 and 425 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Chester Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 84 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| White | 44 | 24 | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 84 | 42 | 42 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 55 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Chester Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 55 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 55 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 295 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,653 Households |
| Population | 32,131 |
| Male | 15,703 |
| Female | 16,608 |
| Child Population | 9,217 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,755 Units |
| Average House Value | $95,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $661 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $42,442 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.34% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Chester Senior High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 42 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 54 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Chester Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 54 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Chester 01
In Chester 01, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CHESTER, South Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in CHESTER, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.