Pleasant Valley High School

Pleasant Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1475 East Ave,  Chico, CA
Chico Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,922 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Shepherd
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
60.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.8%
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
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
46.6%
White
59.8%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
2.6%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#52 Best HS For Athletes in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University, Chico 344 Students
Butte College 268 Students
University of California - Davis 190 Students
San Diego State University 172 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 167 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 163 Students
University of California - San Diego 149 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 143 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 139 Students
University of California - Berkeley 132 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Biology 97 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 233 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/1/2025
Pleasant Valley High is a great school for sports and hard working students with fantastic teachers who care about your education and love teaching. The best experience has to be the Almond Bowl and friendly school rivalry with Chico High across town. Worst experience would be the library having limited room for students and sometimes not being let in because they recognize some students as friends.
4.0 Sophomore
8/30/2024
The sports games are very fun but some teachers can be difficult at time with grading on time. Overall, a good experience.
5.0 Senior
4/21/2024
I have had a great high school experience. I was able to make many different types of classes while I was at PVHS. I took classes in art, culinary, and music. I feel well prepared for college. The worst parts were that I was in school when COVID was still really bad and I did not have a normal freshman year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/14/2024
This school provides a lot of great opportunities for its students.
5.0 parent
4/25/2015
Great School! Both my kids graduated from PVHS and did the full IB program which many schools don't offer. They were involved with many different extra curricular activities and were on various sports teams all through their four years. For the most part, we were very impressed with their teachers....
1.0 parent
11/6/2013
This school has allowed coaching staff to discriminate against individual students repeatedly. The coaches humiliate students within the school. They also go above and beyond to communicate with other schools to isolate and block students from opportunities that may be the only opportunity to change...
4.0 other
10/28/2013
PVHS works very hard to offer a variety of learning experiences to their students. They have a video technology class that submitted Public Service Announcements to a State contest and walked away with a number of prizes. But the most important aspect is that they were from the student's perspective...

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Pleasant Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chico, CA and is served by the Chico Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,922 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Pleasant Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Loma Vista, Achieve Charter High, Oakdale, and more. Learn more about what Chico has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pleasant Valley High School.

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