Chico High vs Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 271 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Chico · Charter high · Grades 9–12
332 students
| Measure | Chico High Chico, California | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 1,343 | #172 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8277 of 16,910 | #4598 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,804 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inspire School of Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 50.4).
- •Inspire School of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Inspire School of Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Inspire School of Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 56.8%).
- •Inspire School of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.6).
- •Chico High is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 332.
- •Chico High is a public school while Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a charter 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 Chico High better than Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks higher (64.7 vs 50.4 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 Chico High and Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico High: 1,804. Inspire School of Arts and Sciences: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico High and Inspire School of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Chico High is 388th of 1,343 and Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is 172nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).