Excellent
#767 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
High School · Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District · Chico, CA
A charter high school in Chico, CA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
335 West Sacramento Ave., Chico, CA 95926
- Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Inspire School of Arts and Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,334
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,873 | Compare → |
| Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School North Valley IICharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is listed in Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a public high school in Chico, CA, part of Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
What grades does Inspire School of Arts and Sciences serve?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inspire School of Arts and Sciences rank in CA?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences ranks #767 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Inspire School of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Inspire School of Arts and Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Inspire School of Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspire School of Arts and Sciences?
53.8% of students at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (530) 891-3090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95926)
- 42,143
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95926; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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