At a glance
Reported students
699
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
345
Chester Senior High: 699 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Chester Senior High
Chester Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chester. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Chester 01. NCES reports 699 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.4%) and White (27.9%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chester Senior High
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.9%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black53.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chester 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewisville High
High · Grades 09–12
431 reported students
Great Falls High
High · Grades 06–12
375 reported students
Chester County Career Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Lewisville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Chester Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
479 reported students
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Public schools near Chester Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Career Center High · Chester 01 | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Academy for Teaching and Learning Elementary · Charter · Chester 01 | KG–08 | 329 | 0.9 mi |
| Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry Elementary · Chester 01 | PK–05 | 355 | 2.2 mi |
| Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts Elementary · Chester 01 | PK–05 | 331 | 2.2 mi |
| Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology Elementary · Chester 01 | PK–05 | 300 | 2.2 mi |
| Chester Middle Middle · Chester 01 | 06–08 | 479 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chester Senior High
What grades does Chester Senior High serve?
Chester Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Chester 01.
How many students attend Chester Senior High?
Chester Senior High reported 699 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 765 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chester Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 699 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chester Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chester Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chester 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Chester Senior High in?
Chester Senior High is part of Chester 01, based in Chester, SC, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chester Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chester County Career Center (under 0.1 mi), Academy for Teaching and Learning (0.9 mi), Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.