- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chico, CA
Fair View High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Fair View High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060837000818
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair View High (Continuation) earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for California
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair View High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair View High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Fair View High (Continuation) shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060837000818 · Chico, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 10.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Fair View High (Continuation) shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fair View High (Continuation) 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 95
Fair View High (Continuation)
95 students
What this shows Fair View High (Continuation) reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair View High (Continuation) compares
Fair View High (Continuation) 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 38.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Fair View High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Fair View High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair View High (Continuation)'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 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair View High (Continuation)
How many students attend Fair View High (Continuation)?
Fair View High (Continuation) has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair View High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair View High (Continuation) is 10.6:1, which is 51% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Fair View High (Continuation)?
70.0% of students at Fair View High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair View High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Fair View High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair View High (Continuation)?
Fair View High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher 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 Fair View High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair View High (Continuation) ranks #1 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 Fair View High (Continuation), 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.