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High Plains - 06
PublicHighGrades 9–12VirtualAlternative Education School
500 5th St, Chester, SD 57016 · (605) 489-2411 · Part of Chester School District 39-1
Students
84
Students per teacher
840:1
Free or reduced lunch
12%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about High Plains - 06
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 840:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 27.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 52.3%
Location
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500 5th St, Chester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 913
Grade 1026
Grade 1118
Grade 1227
Enrollment over time
66’20
62’21
52’22
61’23
84’24
Up 27.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.