Enrollment
332
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chico, CA
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060155412539Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Chico, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060155412539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inspire School of Arts and Sciences compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a mid-sized charter high school in Chico, California, enrolling 332 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.6:1, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 23% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 881 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #350.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District spends $13,080 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chico's high schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students): Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 23.3:1).
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District is a single-school charter district, so Inspire School of Arts and Sciences operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Inspire School of Arts and Sciences compares
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$13,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District, which includes Inspire School of Arts and Sciences.
$13,080
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 65.5%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Chico
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has 332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chico, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
36.9% of students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inspire School of Arts and Sciences rank among high schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks #4 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.
Is Inspire School of Arts and Sciences a good school?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District?
None; Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District is a single-school charter district, and Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is its only campus.
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