Chico High

1,804 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chico High School, located at 901 Esplanade in Chico, California, is a historic public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the flagship institutions within the Chico Unified School District, it carries a long-standing reputation in the community, characterized by its traditional campus architecture and deep-rooted athletic and academic traditions. The school is centrally located near downtown Chico, making it a focal point for the local community and an integral part of the city’s educational landscape.

Academically and extracurricularly, Chico High offers a comprehensive high school experience designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school boasts a wide array of programs, including robust athletic teams, performing arts, and various career-technical education pathways. With a strong emphasis on Panther pride, the school encourages student involvement in clubs, spirit events, and community service, fostering a vibrant, multifaceted environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a well-rounded social experience.

1,804

Total Students

80.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chico High
Demographic	Student Count
White	881
Hispanic	594
Black	45
Asian	87
Two or More	160
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	12

White
881 (49.1%)
Hispanic
594 (33.1%)
Two or More
160 (8.9%)
Asian
87 (4.8%)
Black
45 (2.5%)
American Indian
17 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3026
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	832
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	193

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 484

Grade 10 432

Grade 11 448

Grade 12 440