High Schools in Chester CUSD 139

The Chester CUSD 139 school district in Illinois contains only one high school, Chester High School. This school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, earning a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Chester High School's performance metrics indicate several areas of concern. The school has a slightly lower-than-average graduation rate of 89.0% and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 2.4%. Additionally, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with 25.4% of students missing a significant amount of school. Academically, Chester High School students score significantly lower than state averages on standardized tests in English, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.6% to 61%.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, it serves a higher-than-average population of economically disadvantaged students, with 39.88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also spends slightly more per student than the state average, at $13,709 per student. Overall, the data suggests that Chester High School faces significant challenges in student engagement, academic achievement, and supporting its student population, which will require a comprehensive approach to address these issues and improve outcomes for the school community.