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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
Enrollment
106
High
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 225
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
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
29
Grade 11
23
Grade 12
9
Student demographics
White
106100%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 66%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6460%
Female
4240%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
106
-24 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
25.2:1
was 19.5:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Chester Area Cyber School - 92

Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is a 9-12 campus of tight-knit scale in Chester, South Dakota, operated by Chester Area School District 39-1, teacheing 106 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 53% leaner than the typical public school in South Dakota, which averages around 225 students.

Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is one of 7 schools operated by Chester Area School District 39-1, a district that hosts 582 students overall.

Demographically, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 lists that 100% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. By comparison, Lake County as a whole is about 91% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Chester Area Cyber School - 92 shows 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 25.2:1. The state averages around 20.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Lake County) logs that median household earnings sit near $76,808, about 35% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Lake County's 21 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,009 students), Chester Area Cyber School - 92 is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: High Plains - 06, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Chester Area Cyber School - 92.

Chester Area Cyber School - 92 operates from a rural location. Chester Area Cyber School - 92 delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Chester Area Cyber School - 92's enrollment has edged down 18% since 2018, when it stood at 130 (now 106). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 19.5:1 in 2018 to 25.2:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Chester Area Cyber School - 92 community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lake County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
District
Chester Area School District 39-1
Address
500 5th St, Chester, SD 57016
Phone
(605) 489-2411
County
Lake County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
106
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
25.2:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
461230001269
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Chester Area Cyber School - 92
How 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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