Pleasant Valley High School is a public co-educational and comprehensive high school located in Chico, California teaching ninth grade through twelfth grade. It is the second largest school in the Chico Unified School District, which serves around 14,157 students.
Serving 1,978 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,978 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,978 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,978 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chico Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: A Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #1789 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,978 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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