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Chico High

Chico Unified · Butte County · 901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926-3908

(530) 891-3026

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9/10
#241
Rank 241 out of 1,227
Top 20%
English Language Arts9/10 · #206 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #302 · 75th percentile
Science9/10 · #215 · 83rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Chico High sits at the heart of one of Northern California's most livable mid-sized cities — a college town with tree-lined streets, a vibrant downtown, and a strong sense of community that bleeds into its schools. Academically solid across the board, with particular strengths in English and Science, it's a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public high school experience without the intensity of the Bay Area bubble. If you're raising kids in Chico, this is a school you can feel genuinely good about.

Student Demographics

409 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
208 (51%)
Hispanic
129 (32%)
Multiple Races
27 (7%)
Asian
16 (4%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
19 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners30 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged233 (57%)
Students with Disabilities54 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,804
Enrollment
80.2
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
21.2%
AP Participation
of students
403
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Panther · CIF Northern Section

24
varsity sports
9 boys
9 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFootball (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #458 · 79th percentile

122 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found