- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chico, CA
Academy for Change
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Change, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060837011853
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Change earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for California
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Change has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Change ranks #4 of 7 schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837011853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Academy for Change shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060837011853 · Chico, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 31:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Academy for Change shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy for Change in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 31
Academy for Change
31 students
What this shows Academy for Change reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Change compares
Academy for Change is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Academy for Change is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Change Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Change's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Chico
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Butte Charter
Standard public school
916 students 18:1 students per teacher
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative education program
188 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Standard public school
105 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Oakdale
Alternative education program
92 students 46:1 students per teacher
Center for Alternative Learning
Alternative education program
34 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Butte County Community
Alternative education program
20 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Change
How many students attend Academy for Change?
Academy for Change has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Change?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Change is 31:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Change?
75.0% of students at Academy for Change are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Change?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Change is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Change?
Academy for Change has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Change rank among schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Change ranks #4 of 7 schools in Chico, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Academy for Change, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.