Enrollment
106
High
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 39-1·NCES 461230001269
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
500 5th St, Chester, SD 57016 · (605) 489-2411 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL106 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
25.2:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 245.3:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 45 | 42% |
| Grade 10 | 29 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 23 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 8% |
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
106
-12 (-10%) vs 2020
-55% since 2010-11, when it was 234
Student : Teacher
25.2:1
was 19.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 106 | 4.2 | 25.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 101 | 5.8 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 123 | 5.8 | 21.2:1 | 2% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 118 | 6 | 19.7:1 | 3% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 130 | 6.7 | 19.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 170 | 8 | 21.3:1 | 2% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 234 | 7 | 33.4:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chester Area Cyber School - 92.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (130 to 106); teachers down 37% (6.7 to 4.2).
About Chester Area Cyber School - 92
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is a small high school in Chester, South Dakota, (ZIP code 57016). Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 106 students. The typical figure for high schools in South Dakota is about 225 students.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is one of 7 schools in Chester Area School District 39-1, which enrolls 582 students in total.
Most students at Chester Area Cyber School - 92 are White: 100% of enrollment. The county population is about 91% White. Chester Area Cyber School - 92 has a diversity index of 0%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 4.2 full-time equivalents, or about 25.2 students per teacher. Among high schools in South Dakota, the typical ratio is 20.6:1.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Lake County show that median household income is about $76,808, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is one of 21 public schools in Lake County, which together enroll about 2,009 students.
The nearest other public school, High Plains - 06, is less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 4.
The NCES locale for Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area. Federal records classify Chester Area Cyber School - 92 as a virtual school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 106 was 10% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 118. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (25.2:1) than in 2020-21 (19.7:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Chester Area Cyber School - 92. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,972
Census ACS
Median income
$76,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
2,009 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chester Area School District 39-1
- Chester Elementary -02Elementary · 154 students
- Chester High School - 01High · 107 students
- High Plains - 06High · 84 students
- Chester Middle School - 03Middle · 67 students
- Rustic Acres Elementary - 04Elementary · 41 students
- Graceville Colony - 07Elementary · 23 students
Other schools in Chester
- Chester Elementary -02Elementary · 154 students
- Chester High School - 01High · 107 students
- High Plains - 06High · 84 students
- Chester Middle School - 03Middle · 67 students
Nearby schools
- High Plains - 060.0 mi · 84
- Chester Elementary -020.5 mi · 154
- Chester Middle School - 030.5 mi · 67
- Chester High School - 010.5 mi · 107
- Colman-Egan High School - 018.4 mi · 100
- Colman Elementary - 038.4 mi · 193
Frequently asked questions
About Chester Area Cyber School - 92How many students attend Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 enrolls approximately 106 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Chester Area Cyber School - 92 serve?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Approximately 25.2:1 students per teacher at Chester Area Cyber School - 92.
How diverse is Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees Chester Area Cyber School - 92?
Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is overseen by Chester Area School District 39-1 in Lake County.
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