Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Fair View High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair View High (Continuation School)'s student population of 95 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fair View High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair View High (Continuation School) is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair View High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Fair View High (Continuation School) is ranked #9008 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair View High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Fair View High (Continuation School) is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fair View High (Continuation School)?
95 students attend Fair View High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fair View High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair View High (Continuation School)?
Fair View High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fair View High (Continuation School) offer ?
Fair View High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fair View High (Continuation School) part of?
Fair View High (Continuation School) is part of Chico Unified School District.
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