Chester High School is an urban, public high school located in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, with a ZIP code of 19013-4288. Chester is a part of the Chester-Upland School District. The school serves the City of Chester, Chester Township, and Upland. In 2018–2019, the school had 994 pupils.
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Chester High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 43% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester High School's student population of 863 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Chester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2662 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
82%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
43%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Clipper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester High School's ranking?
Chester High School is ranked #2662 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chester High School often compared to?
Chester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester High School?
The graduation rate of Chester High School is 43%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester High School?
863 students attend Chester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chester High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester High School?
Chester High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester High School offer ?
Chester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester High School part of?
Chester High School is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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