Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Summary:

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a high-performing public charter high school in Chico, California, serving 366 students in grades 9-12. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, strong student outcomes across diverse groups, and high graduation rates.

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences stands out for its impressive academic achievements. Its students excel on standardized tests, with 78.82% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 40% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 11th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's science proficiency rates are also exceptional, with 69.51% of 12th-grade students proficient or better in the CAST Science assessment, compared to the state average of 26.73%. Inspire School's performance is consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, all of whom rank in the top 15% or higher of California high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Durham High is another high-performing school, but Fair View High (Continuation) and the alternative schools within the Chico Unified School District have significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism and dropout rates. Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has maintained a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, demonstrating its ability to provide a quality education to a diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926-3908

(530) 891-3090

District: Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Not Specified:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks better than 91.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks Inspire School of Arts and Sciences 192^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Inspire School of Arts and Sciences in the ranking list.)

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Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District:

SchoolDigger ranks Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District 84^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

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Rank History for all students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	88.86	195^th	2133	90.9%
2021	80.12	251^st	1290	80.5%
2022	92.20	164^th	2123	92.3%
2023	93.38	119^th	2348	94.9%
2024	88.42	192^nd	2323	91.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.37	64^th	1547	95.9%
2024	57.62	357^th	1534	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.87	118^th	1937	93.9%
2021	80.20	187^th	1126	83.4%
2022	90.49	142^nd	1943	92.7%
2023	92.62	118^th	2247	94.7%
2024	86.29	180^th	2235	91.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	87.13	200^th	1833	89.1%
2021	76.91	223^rd	1054	78.8%
2022	84.63	252^nd	1858	86.4%
2023	92.30	115^th	2118	94.6%
2024	88.71	166^th	2098	92.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.96	38^th	1117	96.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.80	216^th	1880	88.5%
2021	77.91	239^th	1122	78.7%
2022	95.39	100^th	1916	94.8%
2023	93.37	118^th	2207	94.7%
2024	87.30	182^nd	2172	91.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	95.86	53^rd	1814	97.1%
2022	94.44	79^th	1861	95.8%
2023	97.83	29^th	2142	98.6%
2024	79.64	253^rd	2125	88.1%

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Rank History for White students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.18	226^th	1222	81.5%
2022	81.89	184^th	1204	84.7%
2023	85.25	117^th	1434	91.8%
2024	77.42	194^th	1406	86.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	324	9	4	57	7	3	40	0	444
2020	304	9	6	58	8	3	35	0	423
2021	306	5	4	63	7	2	30	9	426
2022	278	8	6	62	2	1	29	28	414
2023	237	5	5	55	1	0	29	34	366
2024	214	7	6	64	1	0	26	39	357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	444	20.9	21.1	33.8
2020	423	n/a	n/a	41.1
2021	426	22.1	19.2	36.2
2022	414	22.6	18.3	42
2023	366	20.1	18.1	42.9
2024	357	22.3	15.9	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	444	20.9	21.1	33.8
2020	423	n/a	n/a	41.1
2021	426	22.1	19.2	36.2
2022	414	22.6	18.3	42
2023	366	20.1	18.1	42.9
2024	357	22.3	15.9	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 119^th of 2348 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Inspire School of Arts and Sciences)	78.8	83.5	4.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Inspire School of Arts and Sciences)	39.8	50.6	10.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	444	366	17.6%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	57	55	3.5%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	324	237	26.9%
Two or More Races	40	29	27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	42.9%	9.1%

Schools Near Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	335 West Sacramento Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3090	357	22	15.9	53.8%	214 (59.9%)	7 (2.0%)	64 (17.9%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	88.4	192^nd of 2323 public high schools	91.7%		93.4	119^th of 2348 public high schools	94.9%	73			69.5	69.5		78.8	78.8		40.0	40.0
Chico High	Public	9-12	901 Esplanade	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3026	1,873	84	22.3	55.7%	931 (49.7%)	44 (2.3%)	579 (30.9%)	94 (5.0%)	21 (1.1%)	7 (0.4%)	192 (10.3%)	73.8	424^th of 2323 public high schools	81.7%		77.5	377^th of 2348 public high schools	83.9%	47		44.2	15.0	43.0		67.3	67.3		31.0	31.0	$11,876
Pivot Charter School North Valley II	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150	Chico	95928	Butte County	Pivot Charter School North Valley II District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(530) 636-4479	106	7	16.1	65.1%	52 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (27.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.0%)	32.9	1341^st of 2323 public high schools	42.3%		31.5	1373^rd of 2348 public high schools	41.5%	32						36.4	40.0		18.2	13.3
Fair View High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	290 East Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3092	114	10	11.8	86.0%	47 (41.2%)	9 (7.9%)	45 (39.5%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.9%)	11	1943^rd of 2323 public high schools	16.4%		11.2	1992^nd of 2348 public high schools	15.2%	49		2.7		2.7		13.9	13.9		5.4	5.4	$19,642
Academy for Change	Public	6-12	290 East Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3092	20	2	8.0	95.0%	9 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)											$16,714
Center for Alternative Learning	Public	6-12	290 East Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3092	17	3	6.3	88.2%	8 (47.1%)	2 (11.8%)	2 (11.8%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	3 (17.6%)	4.6	2312^th of 2323 public high schools	0.5%		8.5	2168^th of 2348 public high schools	7.7%	144	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	$10,814
Pleasant Valley High	Public	9-12	1475 East Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 879-5100	1,922	85	22.5	35.4%	1,151 (59.9%)	49 (2.5%)	404 (21.0%)	135 (7.0%)	16 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	155 (8.1%)	76.6	376^th of 2323 public high schools	83.8%		82.4	286^th of 2348 public high schools	87.8%	90		39.9	6.7	38.8		68.8	68.8		39.2	39.2	$11,384
Achieve Charter High	Public	9-12	1494 East Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Butte County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 872-4100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Butte County Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste. 500	Chico	95928	Butte County	Butte County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(530) 879-7462	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Durham High	Public	9-12	9455 Putney Dr.	Durham	95938	Butte County	Durham Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 895-4685	308	19	15.9	42.2%	194 (63.0%)	2 (0.6%)	79 (25.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.1%)	78.5	347^th of 2323 public high schools	85.1%		73.7	427^th of 2348 public high schools	81.8%	80		50.7		52.0		57.5	57.5		41.1	41.1	$11,913

Frequently Asked Questions about Inspire School of Arts and Sciences

How many students attend Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Inspire School of Arts and Sciences.

What district is Inspire School of Arts and Sciences in?

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What is the racial makeup of Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?

Students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Not Specified, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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Yes. Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks in the top 8.3% of California high schools.

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