Chico High School

Chico High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
901 Esplanade,  Chico, CA
Chico Unified School District
3.8
4.0
1,905 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Mark Beebe
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
51.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48%
White
52.2%
Hispanic
29.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Black
2.3%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#58 Best HS For Athletes in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University, Chico 344 Students
Butte College 229 Students
University of California - Davis 213 Students
San Diego State University 179 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 178 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 176 Students
University of California - Berkeley 174 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 143 Students
University of California - San Diego 135 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 135 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 102 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Business 80 Students
Biology 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students
Chemistry 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 234 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
11/24/2023
I would like to see bathrooms that don't look like they are from prison and a math curriculum that doesn't rely solely on test scores. I think the food could stay even though it's not great and all of the students have learned to deal with their own problems because the staff don't care enough.
4.0 Senior
11/2/2023
The best part of this school was the staff. Everyone who worked there was so inclusive and really cared about your wellbeing.
4.0 Senior
1/2/2021
Chico High has been a place for me to mature alongside my peers and to make lifelong friends. I have had the opportunity to play competitive volleyball and was recruited to play NJCAA Division I in college. Teachers truly care about the well being of their students and encourage them to be involved in the school culture. Everyone is incorporated in some way whether it is a club, elective, spirit day, sport, or art.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/28/2023
Absolutely horrible school. They have no one communicating with each other. The counselors are MIA and never call amyone back. Same goes for the principals and the front desks. The only one that will ever call back is the attendance person (pfcourse because if the kids dont show up the school doesnt...
1.0 parent
9/11/2023
This school has counselors who have horrible communication (have none) and dont give 2 craps about whether your child is actually there or not.
5.0 student
4/6/2018
After coming out of the local continuation school (Fairview), I found Chico high to be a breath of fresh air both socially and academically. The atmosphere is friendly, the teachers work well with their students, and the career pathways are various and well designed. The academic environment is what...
5.0 other
6/18/2017
I am a local business owner and have hired many students from Chico High over the summer. They have all been exemplary employees, polite, responsible, and trustworthy. Good job teachers, parents, and students.

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