CHESTER H S

CHESTER H S is a very small secondary school in CHESTER, Texas, overseen by CHESTER ISD. The school works with 123 students in grades 6 through 12. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 796 students each, so CHESTER H S sits 85% leaner than that benchmark.

Across the 2 schools in CHESTER ISD (195 students total), CHESTER H S accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, CHESTER H S records that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school shows 7% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, CHESTER H S logs 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.0:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 42% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Tyler County runs at roughly 62%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, CHESTER H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 55.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.2%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Tyler County shows median household earnings sit near $55,396, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Tyler County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,382 students), CHESTER H S is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is CHESTER EL, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts CHESTER H S at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 43.1%.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at CHESTER H S has increased 28%, going from 96 students in 2018 to 123 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share decreased from 7% to 1%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the CHESTER H S community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.