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Biggs High School vs. Academy For Change

Should you attend Biggs High School or Academy For Change? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Biggs High School
3046 Second St.
Biggs, CA 95917
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Academy For Change
290 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Academy For Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Biggs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Academy For Change ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
177 students
20 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Biggs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Change over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
80% | 20%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Biggs High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Change.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Biggs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Change over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Biggs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Biggs Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Change with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chico Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8119 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2597 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Biggs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Change, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
<50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biggs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Biggs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Change who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chico Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Biggs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Biggs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Change who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chico Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Biggs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Biggs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy For Change with the average graduation rate observed in the Chico Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Biggs High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Change by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
5
Grade 9 Students
55
2
Grade 10 Students
39
2
Grade 11 Students
35
6
Grade 12 Students
48
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
54%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Biggs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Biggs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For Change, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chico Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Biggs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Biggs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For Change, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chico Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Biggs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Biggs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy For Change, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chico Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Biggs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Biggs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy For Change, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chico Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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