Is Chico High School a good school?

Chico High School ranks 1429 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Chico High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Chico High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chico High School?

Students at Chico High School are 58% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Chico High School?

Chico High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chico Elementary Middle : Chico Middle

Chico High School

Summary:

Chico High School is a public high school in Chico, Texas, serving 155 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Alvord Independent School District, which is ranked 570 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chico High School has a higher percentage of White students (63.87%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 41.86% to 81.36% White students. It also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.39%) compared to the nearby schools. Academically, Chico High School's performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across most subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.38% of Chico High School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 43.48% for the district and 44.73% for the state. Additionally, Chico High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 97.4% in 2019-2020 to 92.7% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than the nearby schools, which range from 93.1% to 97.6%.

Chico High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (52.9%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 24.23% to 56.24%. This suggests that the school may face more significant challenges in terms of access to resources and support for its student population. When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Bowie High School, Decatur High School, and Paradise High School, Chico High School generally performs worse academically, has lower graduation rates, and serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public 9-12

263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431-0095

(940) 644-5783

District: Chico Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1429^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,658

Feeder schools for Chico High School:

Elementary:	Chico Elementary
Middle:	Chico Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

Hispanic:

31.3%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chico High School ranks worse than 71.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chico High School 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Hispanic (31.3%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chico High School is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Chico High School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chico High School is $13,658.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chico High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chico High School 1429^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Chico High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chico Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Chico Independent School District (Isd) 570^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chico High School

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Rank History for all students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	69.11	394^th	1427	72.4%
2005	53.75	784^th	1429	45.1%
2006	57.43	723^rd	1430	49.4%
2007	45.08	1011^th	1497	32.5%
2008	38.51	1138^th	1510	24.6%
2009	38.62	1196^th	1539	22.3%
2010	42.76	1189^th	1568	24.2%
2011	45.60	1196^th	1672	28.5%
2012	55.33	683^rd	1603	57.4%
2013	62.92	545^th	1652	67.0%
2014	71.15	347^th	1734	80.0%
2015	52.37	916^th	1743	47.4%
2016	40.62	1175^th	1762	33.3%
2017	46.90	834^th	1777	53.1%
2018	47.18	860^th	1797	52.1%
2019	49.77	868^th	1857	53.3%
2021	43.79	1041^st	1861	44.1%
2022	30.94	1316^th	1876	29.9%
2023	37.32	1236^th	1961	37.0%
2024	28.68	1429^th	1987	28.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	12.35	1209^th	1278	5.4%
2023	14.23	1248^th	1371	9.0%
2024	23.93	1115^th	1435	22.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.44	1060^th	1347	21.3%
2019	65.33	271^st	1357	80.0%
2021	29.10	1061^st	1382	23.2%
2022	16.28	1364^th	1418	3.8%
2023	23.28	1280^th	1478	13.4%
2024	30.03	1165^th	1547	24.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.74	803^rd	1794	55.2%
2019	47.69	879^th	1818	51.7%
2021	49.35	831^st	1848	55.0%
2022	16.44	1607^th	1847	13.0%
2023	34.53	1259^th	1897	33.6%
2024	28.73	1376^th	1883	26.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.06	955^th	1781	46.4%
2019	53.48	812^th	1798	54.8%
2021	47.21	952^nd	1815	47.5%
2022	33.51	1243^rd	1841	32.5%
2023	36.82	1203^rd	1891	36.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.97	307^th	1137	73.0%
2022	0.32	1162^nd	1172	0.9%
2023	72.05	175^th	1182	85.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.76	1199^th	1784	32.8%
2019	36.71	1145^th	1810	36.7%
2021	34.84	1172^nd	1829	35.9%
2022	15.14	1685^th	1837	8.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.96	935^th	1803	48.1%
2019	40.23	1067^th	1824	41.5%
2021	40.66	1049^th	1840	43.0%
2022	27.57	1350^th	1853	27.1%
2023	37.39	1177^th	1913	38.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.08	904^th	1691	46.5%
2019	51.85	718^th	1714	58.1%
2021	54.09	677^th	1743	61.2%
2022	30.95	1225^th	1762	30.5%
2023	26.81	1367^th	1820	24.9%
2024	18.60	1532^nd	1804	15.1%

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Rank History for White students at Chico High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.60	1104^th	1539	28.3%
2019	31.80	1129^th	1526	26.0%
2021	21.90	1247^th	1510	17.4%
2022	14.41	1368^th	1525	10.3%
2023	24.85	1237^th	1576	21.5%
2024	17.95	1335^th	1556	14.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Chico High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	143	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	153
1990	134	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	142
1991	139	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	150
1992	131	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	138
1993	137	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	146
1994	154	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	162
1995	149	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	159
1996	149	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	159
1997	162	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	174
1998	149	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	159
1999	161	0	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	171
2000	161	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	172
2001	183	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	194
2002	204	0	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	222
2003	204	0	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	222
2004	204	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	219
2005	192	1	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	206
2006	212	1	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	226
2007	195	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	215
2008	189	1	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	216
2009	147	0	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	180
2010	140	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	182
2011	112	0	0	44	1	0	0	157
2012	117	2	0	43	0	0	0	162
2013	131	1	0	43	3	0	0	178
2014	130	3	0	47	4	0	1	185
2015	138	2	0	40	3	0	2	185
2016	146	2	0	43	3	0	3	197
2017	127	2	0	49	2	1	2	183
2018	116	1	0	42	2	0	2	163
2019	109	3	0	44	2	0	4	162
2020	98	2	0	49	2	0	6	157
2021	108	2	0	47	1	0	6	164
2022	92	3	0	50	1	0	6	152
2023	99	0	1	44	1	0	10	155
2024	83	3	1	45	4	0	8	144

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 Chico High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	153	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	142	14.0	10.1	n/a
1991	150	13.9	10.7	n/a
1992	138	13.1	10.5	18.1
1993	146	14.0	10.4	30.8
1994	162	14.5	11.2	21.6
1995	159	15.9	10.0	17
1996	159	15.9	10.0	17
1997	174	18.6	9.4	18.4
1998	159	19.4	8.2	10.7
1999	171	19.1	9.0	17
2000	172	18.3	9.4	19.2
2001	194	16.7	11.6	20.1
2002	222	19.7	11.3	29.7
2003	222	19.7	11.3	29.7
2004	219	20.4	10.7	24.2
2005	206	18.6	11.1	27.2
2006	226	21.8	10.4	29.6
2007	215	22.5	9.6	27.9
2008	216	22.3	9.7	30.6
2009	180	23.5	7.6	28.3
2010	182	19.0	9.5	44
2011	157	17.1	9.1	50.3
2012	162	16.5	9.7	45.1
2013	178	19.7	9.0	46.1
2014	185	18.8	9.7	47
2015	185	20.0	9.2	50.3
2016	197	18.0	10.9	49.7
2017	183	16.3	11.2	55.7
2018	163	15.2	10.6	62.6
2019	162	17.2	9.4	64.8
2020	157	16.4	9.5	54.8
2021	164	16.7	9.8	65.9
2022	152	17.5	8.6	48
2023	155	18.2	8.4	52.9
2024	144	16.3	8.8	59

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 Chico High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	153	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	142	14.0	10.1	n/a
1991	150	13.9	10.7	n/a
1992	138	13.1	10.5	18.1
1993	146	14.0	10.4	30.8
1994	162	14.5	11.2	21.6
1995	159	15.9	10.0	17
1996	159	15.9	10.0	17
1997	174	18.6	9.4	18.4
1998	159	19.4	8.2	10.7
1999	171	19.1	9.0	17
2000	172	18.3	9.4	19.2
2001	194	16.7	11.6	20.1
2002	222	19.7	11.3	29.7
2003	222	19.7	11.3	29.7
2004	219	20.4	10.7	24.2
2005	206	18.6	11.1	27.2
2006	226	21.8	10.4	29.6
2007	215	22.5	9.6	27.9
2008	216	22.3	9.7	30.6
2009	180	23.5	7.6	28.3
2010	182	19.0	9.5	44
2011	157	17.1	9.1	50.3
2012	162	16.5	9.7	45.1
2013	178	19.7	9.0	46.1
2014	185	18.8	9.7	47
2015	185	20.0	9.2	50.3
2016	197	18.0	10.9	49.7
2017	183	16.3	11.2	55.7
2018	163	15.2	10.6	62.6
2019	162	17.2	9.4	64.8
2020	157	16.4	9.5	54.8
2021	164	16.7	9.8	65.9
2022	152	17.5	8.6	48
2023	155	18.2	8.4	52.9
2024	144	16.3	8.8	59

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chico High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$763 (5.6%)	$12,926 (94.4%)	$13,689
2020	$895 (7.0%)	$11,907 (93.0%)	$12,802
2021	$1,101 (8.1%)	$12,557 (91.9%)	$13,658

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chico High School

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 868^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1236^th of 1961 High schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Chico High School)	38	34	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Chico Independent School District (Isd))	56	40	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Chico High School)	60	39	21%
End of Course Biology (Chico Independent School District (Isd))	60	39	21%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Chico High School)	53	52	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Chico Independent School District (Isd))	53	52	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Chico High School)	55	52	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Chico Independent School District (Isd))	55	52	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Chico High School)	72	68	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Chico Independent School District (Isd))	72	68	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	155	4.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	44	44
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	99	9.2%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	52.9%	11.9%

Schools Near Chico High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chico High School	Public	9-12	263 Fm 2952	Chico	76431	Wise County	Chico Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 644-5783	144	16	8.8	59.0%	83 (57.6%)	3 (2.1%)	45 (31.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	28.7	1429^th of 1987 public high schools	28.1%		37.3	1236^th of 1961 public high schools	37.0%	193	15.4	63.3	44.4	46.8	24.2	$13,658	$1,101	$12,557
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	1 Maroon Dr	Bridgeport	76426	Wise County	Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 683-4064	653	47	13.7	55.6%	289 (44.3%)	1 (0.2%)	343 (52.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	46.5	1014^th of 1987 public high schools	49.0%		43.4	1100^th of 1961 public high schools	43.9%	86	12.4	59.9	55.5	53.0	73.3	$12,352	$1,169	$11,184
Alvord High School	Public	9-12	1049 W Bypass 287	Alvord	76225	Wise County	Alvord Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 427-9643	236	26	9.0	38.6%	184 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	60.8	666^th of 1987 public high schools	66.5%		61.1	650^th of 1961 public high schools	66.9%	16	50.9	56.7	77.1	75.0	58.1	$13,336	$667	$12,668
Paradise High School	Public	9-12	338 School House Rd	Paradise	76073	Wise County	Paradise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 969-5010	384	33	11.5	20.1%	298 (77.6%)	4 (1.0%)	71 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	68.2	475^th of 1987 public high schools	76.1%		79.8	211^th of 1961 public high schools	89.2%	264	50.7	68.8	66.7	86.1	70.7	$10,493	$518	$9,976
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	750 E Eagle Summit Dr	Decatur	76234	Wise County	Decatur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 393-7200	1,162	69	16.8	40.6%	677 (58.3%)	11 (0.9%)	421 (36.2%)	10 (0.9%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.0%)	46.6	1012^th of 1987 public high schools	49.1%		57.9	719^th of 1961 public high schools	63.3%	293	26.7	52.8	53.9	61.1	70.6	$10,811	$366	$10,445
Bowie High School	Public	9-12	341 E Hwy 287 N	Bowie	76230	Montague County	Bowie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 689-2840	493	36	13.7	42.0%	368 (74.6%)	3 (0.6%)	100 (20.3%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	61.5	649^th of 1987 public high schools	67.3%		48.5	963^rd of 1961 public high schools	50.9%	314	33.6	65.9	66.7	67.3	83.2	$9,876	$668	$9,208

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chico High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Chico High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chico High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Chico High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Chico High School