- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chester, SC
Chester Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Chester Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450153000298
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Senior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Senior High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Senior High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chester, SC.
School address
District: Chester 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450153000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Chester Senior High held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450153000298 · Chester, SC High · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville Elementary (594 students)
Chester Senior High held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chester Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chester Senior High
699 students
- Lewisville Ele
Lewisville Elementary
594 students
- Chester Middle
Chester Middle
479 students
- Lewisville Hig
Lewisville High
431 students
- Great Falls Hi
Great Falls High
375 students
- Chester Park S
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
355 students
What this shows Chester Senior High reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Senior High compares
Chester Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$14,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Chester Senior High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chester 01 reports $14,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewisville High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Falls High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Senior High
How many students attend Chester Senior High?
Chester Senior High has 699 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Senior High is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Senior High?
100.0% of students at Chester Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Chester Senior High is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Chester, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Senior High?
Chester Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Senior High rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Senior High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chester, SC. 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 01?
Besides Chester Senior High, Chester 01 also operates Lewisville Elementary (594 students), Chester Middle (479 students), and Lewisville High (431 students). See the Chester 01 district page for the complete list.