How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy for Change | Pleasant Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chico, CA | Chico, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 31 | 1,978 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 33.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy for Change | Pleasant Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,486 | $17,486 |
| District | Chico Unified | Chico Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy for Change | Pleasant Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 59.0% |
| African American | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% | 21.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 12.9% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy for Change | Pleasant Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 31:1 | 395.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 20.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 41 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.