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Chico Junior High

280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA, 95926

Ranked 2541 of 7047 in California

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Chico Junior High

280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA, 95926

Ranked 2541 of 7047 in California

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About Chico Junior High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 52% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
931
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 40.39%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic 37.7%
Black 1.93%
Two+ Races 10.2%
Native Am. 1.07%
White
40.39%
Asian
7.3%
Hispanic
37.7%
Black
1.93%
Two+ Races
10.2%
Native Am.
1.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 931
48.98%
456 Female
50.38%
469 Male

Student Population

931 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

310 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Chico Junior High Contact Information

Address

280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA, 95926

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Phone

(530) 891-3066

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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chico Junior High School hosted the 3rd Annual Northern Section Girls Jr. High School All-Star Game on its campus in January 2026. The event was a regional showcase where selected junior high basketball players from all over Northern California competed against each other. The game gave the athletes a chance to compete at a high level and honored the best players in the Northern Section.

FAQ

Q1. What is the educational environment at Chico Junior High in Chico?

Ans. Chico Junior High's primary goal is to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in high school by establishing clear academic standards and increasing accountability as they advance through the grades.

Q2. In what way does Chico Junior High motivate students to reflect on their long-term academic goals?

Ans. Guidance services encompass discussions regarding academic trajectories and graduation prerequisites at an early stage to ensure that middle school students remain aligned with their future objectives.

Q3. What extracurricular activities are offered at Chico Junior High?

Ans. Athletic teams, performing arts organizations, and clubs provide structured environments that foster sustained engagement in campus activities and collaboration.

Q4. Does Chico Junior High offer classes that move quickly?

Ans. Students who meet certain requirements can sign up for honors classes in certain subjects.

Q5. How does Chico Junior High keep families involved?

Ans. Digital communications, informational meetings, and conferences are all part of family outreach. These activities help keep families aware of academic expectations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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