How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chico Unified | CORE Butte Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chico, California | Chico, California |
| Total Enrollment | 12,088 | 848 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 17.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chico Unified | CORE Butte Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,422 | $14,058 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.3% | 8.9% |
| State Revenue | 51.0% | 89.5% |
| Local Revenue | 35.8% | 1.6% |
Chico Unified
Federal State Local
CORE Butte Charter District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chico Unified | CORE Butte Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 71.0% |
| African American | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5% | 17.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.0% | 43.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chico Unified | CORE Butte Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 341.1:1 | 938:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 6.8% |
School Types
Chico Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
CORE Butte Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.