Chico High vs Norte Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 752 km 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
Norte Vista High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
| Measure | Chico High Chico, California | Norte Vista High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 1,343 | #1063 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8277 of 16,910 | #14935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,804 | 1,804 |
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 1,804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| city | Chico | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 22.1).
- •Chico High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Chico High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Chico High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 92%).
- •Norte Vista High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.6).
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 Norte Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Chico High ranks higher (50.4 vs 22.1 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 Norte Vista High?
About 752 km in a straight line, between Chico and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico High: 1,804. Norte Vista High: 1,804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico High and Norte Vista High rank in California?
Chico High is 388th of 1,343 and Norte Vista High is 1063rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).