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Chico Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,087 students in Chico Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Chico Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
12,087 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
565 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Chico Unified School District, which is ranked #515 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
134 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
656 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,467 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
55%
# Black Students
265 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,261 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
48 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,222 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,011
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
887
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
844
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
868
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
816
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
889
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
888
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
927
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
896
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
948
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,060
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,019
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,034
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,141 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,467 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$195 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,141
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,467
$19,787
Best Chico Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1475 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #33.
Chico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #44.
Shasta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Leora Ct.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3141
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 E. Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4110
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #77.
Neal Dow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 Neal Dow Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3110
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #99.
Bidwell Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2376 N. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Oak St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3104
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
Marigold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2446 Marigold Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3121
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Chico Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Memorial Way
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #1313.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1238 Arbutus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3119
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 E. 20th St Ste. 727
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 897-8877
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 897-8877
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1515.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 W. Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1616.
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1717.
Chapman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1071 E. 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Citrus Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3107
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
988 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #2020.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2121.
Oakdale
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #2222.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,087 students.
What is the rank of Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District is ranked #515 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chico Unified School District?
52% of Chico Unified School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $16,467 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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