Core Butte Charter

CORE Butte Charter serves 898 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Chico, California, operating as a public charter school with 51 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school holds a solid position among California schools, ranking in the 70th percentile statewide at #2857 out of 9566 schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. Academically, CORE Butte Charter shows strength in English Language Arts, where 48% of students perform at proficient levels or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, with 36% of students meeting proficiency standards. These performance levels reflect the school's commitment to supporting student achievement across its comprehensive K-12 program. The school draws from a diverse community in the 95928 zip code area, where the median household income is $66,023 and 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a median home value of $451,600, the neighborhood represents a mix of working families and professionals, though 23.3% of residents face economic challenges. Located on Notre Dame Boulevard in Chico, CORE Butte Charter operates within a mid-size city environment that combines suburban residential areas with the educational and cultural opportunities of a university town.

Core Butte Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.