For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,400 students in 95926, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95926, CA are Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Pleasant Valley High School and Chico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 95926 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95926, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 95926 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chico High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95926, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1475 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,922 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Chico High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,873 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Academy For Change
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Oakdale
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Fair View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve Charter High School
Charter School
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Vista
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
95926, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 18%
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95926, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95926, CA include Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Pleasant Valley High School and Chico High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95926?
9 public high schools are located in 95926.
What is the racial composition of students in 95926?
95926 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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