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Chico Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,324 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
12,324 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
568 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Chico Unified School District, which is ranked #515 of all 1,930 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
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
121 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
703 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,575 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
56%
# Black Students
285 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,207 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
50%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,349 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,108
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
842
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
884
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
886
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
890
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
846
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
908
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
910
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
931
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,008
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
956
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,077
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,078
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $18,366. 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
$15,831
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,150
$18,366
Best Chico Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra View Elementary School
Alternative 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
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1475 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,922 students
Rank: #33.
Chico High 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
| 1,873 students
Rank: #44.
Shasta Elementary 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
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 East Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High 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
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
Neal Dow Elementary 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
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #99.
Bidwell Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale Elementary 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
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Marigold Elementary 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
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Chico Junior High 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
| 931 students
Rank: #1313.
Hooker Oak Elementary School
Alternative 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
| 299 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 East Lassen Ave.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 897-8877
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 897-8877
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1515.
Emma Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 West Eighth Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3297
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1616.
Little Chico Creek Elementary 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
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1071 East 16th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Citrus Avenue Elementary 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
| 383 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
988 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3128
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2020.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2121.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #2222.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 114 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
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 12,324 students.
What is the rank of Chico Unified School District?
Chico Unified School District is ranked #515 out of 1,930 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chico Unified School District?
50% of Chico Unified School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Chico Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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