- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chester, PA
Chester Hs
Federal NCES profile for Chester Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420586006492
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Hs ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Chester, PA.
School address
District: Chester-Upland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420586006492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Chester Hs shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 56.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 420586006492 · Chester, PA High · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 14.4:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stem at Showalter (477 students)
Chester Hs shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 56.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chester Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chester Hs
806 students
- Stem at Showal
Stem at Showalter
477 students
- Edgmont Schola
Edgmont Scholars Academy
422 students
- Chester Upland
Chester Upland Sch of Arts
384 students
- Toby Farms Int
Toby Farms Intermediate School
359 students
- Main Street Sc
Main Street Sch
340 students
What this shows Chester Hs reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Hs compares
Chester Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
87.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,339
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Chester Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chester-Upland Sd reports $21,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem at Showalter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgmont Scholars Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Hs
How many students attend Chester Hs?
Chester Hs has 806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Hs is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Hs?
92.4% of students at Chester Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Hs?
The largest demographic group at Chester Hs is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Hs?
Chester Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester Hs rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Hs ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Chester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester-Upland Sd?
Besides Chester Hs, Chester-Upland Sd also operates Stem at Showalter (477 students), Edgmont Scholars Academy (422 students), and Chester Upland Sch of Arts (384 students). See the Chester-Upland Sd district page for the complete list.