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901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926-3908
Summary
Chico High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
74.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 39.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 223/1,596 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 344/1,596 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,804 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,027 (56.9%) |
| English Learners | 102 (5.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period.
•Math +8.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
39.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Chico High compare within the district?
Chico High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chico High rank in California?
Chico High ranks No. 223 of 1,596 in reading and No. 344 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Chico High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.2% meet the reading standard and 23.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chico High compare with other schools in Chico?
Chico High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Chico High compare with other schools in Butte County?
Chico High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 9–12 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Chico HighThis school | 39.5% | 74.6% |
| Fair View High (Continuation) | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Inspire School of Arts and Sciences | 33.8% | 74.7% |
