Chester Academy-middle/high School

64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 591 students in grades 6-12, Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Chester Academy-middle/high School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1561 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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65-69%
55%
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60-64%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
29%
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Black
14%
16%
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White
44%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Academy-middle/high School's ranking?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is ranked #1561 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School?
591 students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Chester Academy-middle/high School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
Chester Academy-middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Academy-middle/high School offer ?
Chester Academy-middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Academy-middle/high School part of?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is part of Chester Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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