- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chester, SD
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
Federal NCES profile for Chester Area Cyber School - 92, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461230001269
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 106
- students enrolled
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 has class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chester, SD.
School address
District: Chester Area School District 39-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461230001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-17.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 461230001269 · Chester, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 21.2:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Elementary -02 (154 students)
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-17.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Elemen
Chester Elementary -02
154 students
- Chester High S
Chester High School - 01
107 students
- This school
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
106 students
- High Plains -
High Plains - 06
84 students
- Chester Middle
Chester Middle School - 03
67 students
- Rustic Acres E 41
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
41 students
What this shows Chester Area Cyber School - 92 reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Area Cyber School - 92 compares
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 56% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chester Area School District 39-1 reports $10,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Area Cyber School - 92 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary -02 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chester High School - 01 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Plains - 06 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Chester Middle School - 03 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rustic Acres Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Area Cyber School - 92's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Chester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Area Cyber School - 92
How many students attend Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chester, SD. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is 21.2:1, which is 56% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
The largest demographic group at Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Chester, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chester Area Cyber School - 92 rank among high schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Chester, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester Area School District 39-1?
Besides Chester Area Cyber School - 92, Chester Area School District 39-1 also operates Chester Elementary -02 (154 students), Chester High School - 01 (107 students), and High Plains - 06 (84 students). See the Chester Area School District 39-1 district page for the complete list.