Chico High
Chico, CA · Chico Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
281st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026NCES ID 060837000815Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chico High 281st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2015 to 82th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 415 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,873 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 49.7% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 30.9% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 10.3% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 5.0% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.0% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $435K in zip 95926 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chico High
- –Academy for ChangeChico Unified · 1.7 mi awayCompare
- #1511Fair View High (Continuation)Chico Unified · 1.7 mi away1,511th of 1,528
ELA 3% ▼72 · Math 0% ▼40Compare - #237Pleasant Valley HighChico Unified · 2.3 mi away237th of 1,528
ELA 75% = · Math 44% ▲4Compare - #694Durham HighDurham Unified · 6.6 mi away694th of 1,528
ELA 50% ▼25 · Math 28% ▼12Compare - –Ella Barkley HighHamilton Unified · 9.2 mi awayCompare
- #758Hamilton HighHamilton Unified · 9.3 mi away758th of 1,528
ELA 51% ▼24 · Math 23% ▼17Compare - #737Paradise Senior HighParadise Unified · 12.4 mi away737th of 1,528
ELA 47% ▼28 · Math 28% ▼12Compare - –Ridgeview High (Continuation)Paradise Unified · 12.5 mi awayCompare
What school district is Chico High in?
Chico High is part of the Chico Unified district in Chico, California.
Is Chico High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chico High 281st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chico High?
White 50%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 5% (1,873 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chico High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95926 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.