Chester Academy is a public secondary school located in Chester, New York, United States. Their mascot is the Hambletonian, after Hambletonian 10, a famed harness racing horse that is an ancestor of nearly every Standardbred horse in the United States. The school's colors are orange and blue.
Serving 538 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Academy-middle/high School's student population of 538 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
15%
15%
White
38%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hambletonian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Academy-middle/high School's ranking?
Chester Academy-middle/high School is ranked #1627 out of 4,346 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School?
538 students attend Chester Academy-middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Chester Academy-middle/high School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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