Chester County High School

at 552 E Main St, Henderson , 38340 United States

1. High School

Description

Chester County High School is a high school (grades 9-12) in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee. It is the only high school operated by Chester County School District and is fed by Chester County Junior High School.HistoryIn 1909 Chester County High School was established in the Georgie Robertson Christian College building . The number of high school students in 1913 was 50; this increased to 101 students by 1914. The school for 1915-16 was divided into Grammar School, Junior High, and High School. The curriculum during these first years included English, math, home economics, geography, general science, biology, physics, chemistry, agriculture and history. Sixteen units were required for graduation, beginning in 1916.When public transport improved in the 1930s, the enrollment in the school began to expand. An annex was added to the original building and several residential houses were bought for the overflow. Despite more than 1,000 students attending the small school, it continued to be in the same building until 1951.The second building for Chester County High School was the finest one in West Tennessee at that time and cost $500,000. The gymnasium was the largest in the area and became the site for many regional basketball tournaments.

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Summary

Chester County High School is Henderson based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 552 E Main St TN 38340. Contact phone number of Chester County High School: (731) 989-8125