Chico High School

What Chico High School does

Chico High School is a public comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 in Chico, California, operated as a government entity under Chico Unified School District (CUSD). Its core product is a full secondary education portfolio spanning academic departments (English, Math, Science, Social Science, World Language, Health, PE), 16 Career and Technical Education pathways (Ag Mechanics, Architecture, Business Entrepreneurship, Medical Patient Care, Software and Systems Development, Sustainable Ag Science, among others), Advanced Placement and honors coursework, Visual and Performing Arts, 23 CIF athletic programs, and more than 30 student clubs/organizations. The school also operates Panther Online Academy through Edgenuity for independent-study learners needing flexible scheduling.

The technology stack is entirely composed of third-party EdTech SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Aeries for student information and parent portal; Securly for CIPA-compliant Chromebook web filtering with parent monitoring; Google Workspace for Education and Google Classroom for instruction; Edgenuity for online course delivery; GALE research databases and Cameron's Collection eBooks for library/mental health resources; Career Cruising for career planning; Renaissance STAR Reading for ELD assessment; and Parchment for transcript ordering. The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework — built around Community, Honor, and Scholar values — provides the school's behavioral operating model.

As a public institution, Chico High School does not charge tuition; it is funded through state LCFF allocations, local property taxes, and federal education dollars routed via CUSD. Supplemental, non-tuition revenue streams include PTSA membership dues ($15/year), work permit and activity fees, transcript request fees via Parchment, and graduation merchandise sales through Ultimate Grad Company. The customer base consists of enrolled students, their families, and the broader Chico community. Distribution is via online enrollment (Aeries) and the district counseling office, with go-to-market driven by community and family engagement rather than commercial sales motion.

Name

Chico High School

Legal name

Chico Unified School District

Website

https://chs.chicousd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chico High School is a public comprehensive high school in Chico, California, operated by Chico Unified School District, serving grades 9-12 with academic, CTE, AP, athletic, and arts programs funded through public education allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Athletics and extracurriculars
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Chico Unified School District via state funding, local property taxes, and federal education funding. No tuition charged for standard enrollment.
2. PTSA Membership Dues: $15 per member annual dues supporting grants to students and teachers, staff appreciation, and volunteer opportunities
3. Activity and Program Fees: Fees for specific programs including work permits, yearbook ads, and optional enrichment programs. Transcript requests through Parchment service.
4. Graduation and Merchandise Sales: Sales of caps and gowns, graduation announcements, class rings through Ultimate Grad Company; senior yard signs for Sober Grad Night

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chico High School is a public secondary school providing grades 9-12 education through academic departments, 16 Career and Technical Education pathways, Advanced Placement courses, Panther Online Academy independent study, Visual and Performing Arts, 23 interscholastic athletics programs, over 30 student clubs, and college and career counseling services. Educational services are delivered to enrolled students at no tuition, supported by the Chico Unified School District's technology infrastructure including Chromebooks, Securly filtering, and the Aeries information system.

Product overview

Chico High School is a traditional public high school offering a comprehensive educational program structured around core academic departments, career and technical education pathways, and extracurricular activities. The school's product portfolio consists of academic departments (English, Math, Science, Social Science, World Language, Health, Physical Education), CTE programs with 16 career-focused pathways, Advanced Placement and honors courses, Panther Online Academy for independent study, Visual and Performing Arts (music, theater, visual arts), athletics (23 sports), over 30 student clubs, and college/career counseling services. The educational offerings are designed to serve students from grades 9-12 with college preparation, career readiness, and personal development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Industry-linked educational programs providing career-focused education with 16 documented pathways including Ag Mechanics, Architecture, Business Entrepreneurship, Medical Patient Care, Software and Systems Development, and Sustainable Ag Science, enabling students to develop job-ready skills.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Programs College-level coursework across multiple disciplines including AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, and AP Spanish, allowing students to earn college credit.
• Panther Online Academy (Independent Study) Online independent study program offering A-G, Fine Arts, Athletics and AP courses through the Edgenuity platform, providing flexible scheduling for students needing alternative learning arrangements, with personalized support from CUSD teachers.
• Visual and Performing Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including Visual Arts (Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass Design, Photography, Graphic Arts), Instrumental Music (Marching/Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble), and Choir & Theater with multiple performance opportunities.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering 23 sports programs competing in Northern Section CIF, including Fall (Football, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball), Winter (Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Ski/Snowboard), and Spring (Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track, Tennis) seasons.
• Clubs and Student Organizations Over 30 student clubs and organizations including FFA, HOSA Medical Club, Panther Robotics, Key Club, California Scholarship Federation, Debate Club, Mock Trial, and career-focused organizations like SkillsUSA and MESA.
• College and Career Counseling Comprehensive guidance services including college application support, SAT/ACT preparation resources, scholarship database access, FAFSA assistance, and connections to California State University, University of California, private universities, and community colleges.
• Chico FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural education program with emphasis on leadership development, animal science, horticulture, and agriculture mechanics pathways, featuring annual activities, community events, and Ag Boosters support.
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Evidence-based behavioral framework promoting positive school climate through Community, Honor, and Scholar concepts, with Panther Store reward system and school-wide behavior expectations supporting students' behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health.
• World Language Programs Foreign language instruction in French and Spanish with courses ranging from introductory levels through AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature, offering Seal of Biliteracy recognition.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California State University (CSU)coreOthersPartnership for college preparation and admission pathways. Students can transition to any of the 23 CSU campuses. CHS prepares students to meet CSU admission requirements including A-G coursework.
• University of California (UC)coreOthersPartnership for college preparation pathways to UC system. CHS prepares students for UC admission with recommended 3 years of foreign language and A-G course completion.
• Butte Community CollegecoreOthersLocal community college partnership providing transfer pathways, career and technical programs, EOPS support, and Butte College Career & Academic Assessment Center services.
• Chico State University (CSU Chico)coreOthersLocal university pathway for CHS graduates. Chico State offers direct admission connections and shared educational resources for career pathways.
• California Community CollegescoreOthersStatewide community college system partnership providing associate degree transfer pathways (ADT), workforce training, and certificate programs for CHS graduates.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)coreOthersNational youth organization partnership through CHS FFA Chapter providing leadership development, agricultural education, and career success programs in agriculture.
• SkillsUSAminorOthersPartnership for career and technical education student organization focused on workforce development, competitions, and professional skills training.
• HOSA - Future Health ProfessionalsminorOthersHealth career student organization developing leadership and technical competencies through the HOSA skill competition framework.
• Chico Unified School DistrictcoreOthersParent district organization providing centralized services including transportation, nutrition services, special education, technology infrastructure (Chromebooks, Securly), and district-wide safety and compliance programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• California Virtual Academies: California Virtual Academies (CAVA) is a network of tuition-free online public charter schools offering grades K-12 instruction statewide. It competes for the same grade 9-12 students as CHS, particularly those attracted to Panther Online Academy's Edgenuity-based independent study model.
• California Connections Academy Southern California: California Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public charter school serving grades 9-12 across California, including the Chico region. It competes with CHS's Panther Online Academy for students seeking flexible, online learning in the same target market.

Direct peers

• Oak Bridge Academy (Chico USD): Oak Bridge Academy is an alternative education school within Chico Unified School District providing independent study and credit recovery pathways for high school students. It is comparable to CHS's Panther Online Academy in serving non-traditional learners within the same district.
• Fair View High School (Chico USD): Fair View High School is a continuation/alternative high school within Chico Unified School District that serves grades 9-12 students needing non-traditional pathways. It competes with CHS's Panther Online Academy and Panther Independent Study for credit-recovery and flexible-scheduling students in the same district catchment.
• Oakdale School (Chico USD): Oakdale School is an alternative education program within Chico Unified School District serving students seeking non-traditional pathways. It overlaps with CHS's independent study and alternative education programs for the same Chico-area high school student segment.
• Pleasant Valley High School: Pleasant Valley High School is the sister comprehensive public high school within Chico Unified School District, serving grades 9-12 in Chico, California with comparable academic, athletic, and CTE offerings. It is the most direct comparable for CHS given shared district governance, overlapping feeder junior highs, and equivalent student body scale.
• Academy for Change (Chico USD): Academy for Change is an alternative education program within Chico Unified School District serving at-risk and credit-deficient high school students. It directly overlaps with CHS's Panther Online Academy and independent study offerings for the same alternative-learner segment.

Regional players

• Bidwell Junior High School: Bidwell Junior High is one of three feeder junior high schools within Chico Unified School District that channel students into Chico High School. It is comparable as a district-operated secondary school sharing the same SIS (Aeries), technology stack, and academic standards framework as CHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Chico-High-School-483586598476113
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/chico-high-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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