For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 127 students in Chester, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Chester, CA is Chester Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Chester, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester Junior/senior High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chester, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chester, CA include Chester Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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