Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District

Chico, California — 1 schools

366
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,080
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District operates 1 public schools serving 366 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 332 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Butte County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,080 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.3% local, 65.5% state, and 9.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #944 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 166:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 57.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.3% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences accounts for 100.0% of all Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District student-counselor ratio is 166:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District chronic absenteeism rate is 57.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
65.5%
State
25.3%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
944 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Butte County county, where this district is located.

$1,155
Studio/mo
$1,270
1 BR/mo
$1,625
2 BR/mo
$2,260
3 BR/mo
$2,726
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District.

White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 10.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
166:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
57.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District

School Enrollment
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Charter
332

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District?

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 366 students.

How much does Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District spend per student?

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District spends $13,080 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #944 in California.

What is the average rent near Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butte County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District?

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District students are 67.3% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District?

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #944 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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