Chico High School

About Chico High School

Chico High School is a public high school located in Chico, California. Founded in 1887, it is the oldest high school in Butte County and the second oldest in the state. The school is part of the Chico Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12.
Chico High School is known for its strong academic programs and extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, as well as a variety of electives and career and technical education courses. Athletics are a big part of school life and the school offers a variety of sports, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and track and field.
The school also has a number of clubs and organizations for students to participate in, such as the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Future Business Leaders of America. Chico High School also has a strong commitment to community service, with students regularly volunteering in the local community.
Chico High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict no-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and works to ensure that all students feel safe and respected.
Chico High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and commitment to community service, it is a great place for students to get a high-quality education.

Address:	901 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926
Phone:	(530) 891-3026
Site:	chs.chicousd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,780 students

Overview Chico High School

Chico High School serves 1,780 students in grades 9-12.
Chico High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Chico High School

Chico High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Chico High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.