Academy for Change

31 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Change, located at 290 E. Ave. in Chico, California, is an alternative educational program operating under the Chico Unified School District. It is primarily designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment, offering a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized academic plans, providing a supportive atmosphere for students who are looking to get back on track toward graduation.

By utilizing smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to specific student needs, the Academy for Change prioritizes social-emotional support alongside academic achievement. The program aims to re-engage students who have faced personal or academic hurdles, offering them a second chance to earn their diplomas and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success. It serves as a vital resource within the community for students seeking a non-traditional path to completing their secondary education.

Total Students

2.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Change
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
19 (61.3%)
Hispanic
6 (19.4%)
Two or More
4 (12.9%)
Black
1 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3092
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 4

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 8