Pleasant Valley High

1,840 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School (PVHS), located in Chico, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the local community. As a cornerstone of the Chico Unified School District, the campus is known for maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a comprehensive extracurricular environment. The school typically serves students in grades 9–12, offering a diverse curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and various honors and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities to prepare students for higher education and professional life.

Beyond academics, Pleasant Valley High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic programs, frequently competing at a high level within the Northern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The school emphasizes holistic development by providing numerous clubs, arts programs, and leadership opportunities that encourage student engagement and community involvement. Situated on East Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for teenagers in the Chico area, fostering an environment that prioritizes both personal growth and academic achievement.

1,840

Total Students

85.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,100
Hispanic	390
Black	48
Asian	132
Two or More	132
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,100 (60.1 %)
Hispanic
390 (21.3 %)
Asian
132 (7.2 %)
Two or More
132 (7.2 %)
Black
48 (2.6 %)
American Indian
23 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)879-5100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	712
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	204

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 501

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 435