Chico Unified School District
Top Rankings
Chico Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,909 students in Chico Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Chico Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
11,909 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
556 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Chico Unified School District, which is ranked #181 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
137 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
654 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,254 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
56%
# Black Students
242 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,590 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
55%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
967 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
930
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
886
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
803
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
898
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
858
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
910
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
857
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
871
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
953
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,027
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
950
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
968
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
998
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,147 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$187 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$201 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,147
$14,213
Spending / Student
$16,263
$13,602
Best Chico Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1475 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #22.
Chico High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Bidwell Junior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 W. Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Shasta Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Oakdale
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: K-12
| 607 students
Rank: #88.
Fair View High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Change
Alternative School
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
1071 E. 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Citrus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Vista
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
1770 E. Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 11,909 students.
What is the rank of Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District is ranked #181 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chico Unified School District?
55% of Chico Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Chico Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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