- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chico, TX
Chico H S
Federal NCES profile for Chico H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481380000870
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chico, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chico H S shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481380000870 · Chico, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 9.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chico El (284 students)
Chico H S shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chico H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chico El
Chico El
284 students
- This school
Chico H S
166 students
- Chico Middle
Chico Middle
122 students
What this shows Chico H S reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chico H S compares
Chico H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Chico H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Isd reports $13,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chico H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chico H S
How many students attend Chico H S?
Chico H S has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chico, TX. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico H S is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chico H S?
45.2% of students at Chico H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico H S?
The largest demographic group at Chico H S is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Chico, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico H S?
Chico H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chico H S rank among public schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chico, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chico Isd?
Besides Chico H S, Chico Isd also operates Chico El (284 students) and Chico Middle (122 students). See the Chico Isd district page for the complete list.