Forest Ranch’s public schools outscore 73% of California districts
In Forest Ranch, 39% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Forest Ranch, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Forest Ranch’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 415 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Forest Ranch’s, its schools beat 65%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,329 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Forest Ranch Charter is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Forest Ranch’s grade
B+: better than 73% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Forest Ranch, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Bidwell Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 861 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Chico
7th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Bidwell Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 861 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Chico
8th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Bidwell Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 1,012 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 861 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Chico
9th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Pleasant Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,978 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
10th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Pleasant Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,978 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
11th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Pleasant Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,978 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
12th grade in Forest Ranch · depends on your address
Pleasant Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 1,978 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Chico High
Grades 9–12 · 1,804 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Chico
Forest Ranch’s public schools are run by Chico Unified School District, which also serves Chico. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Forest Ranch vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Forest Ranch’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch | B+ | Chico Unified |
Every school in Forest Ranch
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Forest Ranch’s schools
Are Forest Ranch’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Forest Ranch children attend outscore 73% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Forest Ranch in?
Chico Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 12,260 students in 22 schools (2024–25).
Where do Forest Ranch kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Pleasant Valley High and Chico High.
What is Forest Ranch’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Chico Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Forest Ranch spend per student?
$17,329 in Chico Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Forest Ranch families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.