- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chico, CA
Chico High
Federal NCES profile for Chico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060837000815
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Chico High held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 060837000815 · Chico, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,804 enr · 21:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Chico High held near 1,873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- This school
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
- Shasta Element 621
Shasta Elementary
621 students
What this shows Chico High reports 1,804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chico High compares
Chico High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,804 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,804
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Chico High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chico High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Chico
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chico High
How many students attend Chico High?
Chico High has 1,804 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,905 (2022-23) → 1,873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 High?
41.3% of students at Chico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico High?
The largest demographic group at Chico High is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico High?
Chico High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 High rank among high schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico High ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Chico High, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students), and Chico Junior High (861 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.