Achieve Charter School of Chico vs Pleasant Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 201 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Charter School of Chico
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
| Measure | Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico, California | Pleasant Valley High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1805 of 5,693 | #319 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24094 of 50,301 | #7192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 222 | 1,978 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 1,978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 51.5).
- •Achieve Charter School of Chico does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 46.3%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.8).
- •Pleasant Valley High is the larger school with 1,978 students compared with 222.
- •Achieve Charter School of Chico is a charter school while Pleasant Valley High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achieve Charter School of Chico better than Pleasant Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High ranks higher (54.5 vs 51.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achieve Charter School of Chico and Pleasant Valley High?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Charter School of Chico: 222. Pleasant Valley High: 1,978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Charter School of Chico and Pleasant Valley High rank in California?
Achieve Charter School of Chico is 1805th of 5,693 and Pleasant Valley High is 319th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).