Core Butte Charter School

Core Butte Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2847 Notre Dame Blvd,  Chico, CA
4.7
5.0
898 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonelle Pena
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
620
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
11.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
994:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.3%
White
70.3%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#9 Best Public MS Teachers in California
#19 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University, Chico 85 Students
Butte College 68 Students
University of California - Davis 50 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 35 Students
University of California - Berkeley 29 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 27 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 23 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 23 Students
San Francisco State University 21 Students
University of California - San Diego 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 16 Students
Business 14 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
English 11 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 8 Students
Agricultural Business 8 Students
Agriculture 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 19 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/19/2023
I attend Core Butte Charter School through their distant learning / homeschool program. It came to me during Covid when I needed it. I like the program for the most part. There needs to be more information on print outs. I have a hard time recalling exact info from in person meetings.
5.0 Junior
2/27/2023
I have enjoyed my time at Core Butte Charter because of the diverse educational opportunities. I've been able to take online courses, independent student courses, and in regular person classes. I've also been able to complete many college credits. Core Butte Charter gives educational diversity to their students which helps to support every students wants and needs.
4.0 Senior
9/11/2022
I have amazing teachers that care and help out when needed. I like the fact that I can be an concurrent enrollment student, while being in high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/20/2021
I cannot say enough good things about this school. My daughter attended CORE Butte High School all 4 years of High School. We were able to customize her classes to work with her learning style and her schedule to work with her Dance training schedule. The teachers she had were wonderful. My daughter...
5.0 other
7/3/2019
CORE is an outstanding school. Not everyone is interested in homeschooling but, if you are this is the school for you.
5.0 other
1/9/2016
I went to CORE for three years of high school and eventually graduated from here. Although I'm sure I was hard to deal with, because of my lack of responsibility and focus at times, they always treated me with respect, and encouraged me with kindness and attention, so I was able to thrive and grow a...
5.0 parent
4/15/2014
I highly recommend CORE to anyone looking for a tailored, comprehensive and compassionate educational experience. It allows my daughter the freedom to excel in a supportive non-judgemental environment. Her teacher doesn't know her as a set of test scores but as an individual with unique desires and...

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Core Butte Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 2847 Notre Dame Blvd in Chico, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 898 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Core Butte Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pivot Charter School North Valley, Butte County Rop School, American Christian Academy - Ext, and more. Learn more about what Chico has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Core Butte Charter School.

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