Best High Schools in 95973, CA

High schools
8
Students
5,472
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 95973, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chico High

A

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students

2. Pleasant Valley High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students

3. Los Molinos High

B+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Molinos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students

4. Hamilton High

C+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

5. Corning High

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corning Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1031 Students

6. Center For Alternative Learning

D-

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students

7. Fair View High (continuation)

F

SchoolGrade

1%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students

8. Academy For Change

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 24 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95973, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,084
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 95973, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marsh (harry M.) Junior High

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

2. Bidwell Junior High

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students

3. Chico Junior High

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students

4. Maywood Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Corning Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95973, CA

Elementary schools
12
Students
4,661
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 95973, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sierra View Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students

2. Nord Country

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nord Country District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students

3. Shasta Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 646 Students

4. Neal Dow Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students

5. Emma Wilson Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students

6. Marigold Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students

7. Kirkwood Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kirkwood Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 102 Students

8. Capay Joint Union Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Capay Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students

9. Olive View Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Corning Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 546 Students

10. Mcmanus (john A.) Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chico Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95973, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95973, CA has a total population of 39,416 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95973, CA

13,326

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95973, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95973, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95973, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,142 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95973, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 95973, CA

How many schools are in 95973, CA?

95973, CA has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,326 students in total.

How do schools in 95973 perform on state tests?

On average, 26 schools in 95973 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 95973 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95973?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
95951, CA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
95938, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
95969, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
95942, CA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
95954, CA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
95963, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
95913, CA

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations