For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,624 students in Chico, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chico, CA are Pleasant Valley High School, Chico High School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chico, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Chico have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Chico, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chico High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chico, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 1,775 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
| 1,913 students
Rank: #33.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 W. Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Grades: K-12
| 859 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Loma Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Butte County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wall St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-9741
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E. Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #1010.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
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
| 172 students
Rank: #1111.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Butte County Rop
Vocational School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste. 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7462
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7462
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative School
1950 E. 20th St Ste. 727
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 897-8877
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 897-8877
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Chico, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butte County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Chico Green High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Pivot Charter School North Valley (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
School Of Applied Resources (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chico, CA include Pleasant Valley High School, Chico High School and Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public high schools are located in Chico, CA?
14 public high schools are located in Chico, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Chico, CA?
Chico, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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