Chico Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Chico Unified School District has an estimated 10,000 students and 600 teachers and instructors. The Chico Unified School District teacher and administration salary figures displayed below are gathered from several government agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Chico Unified School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Chico and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $88,490 | $51,080 - $136,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,850 | $49,420 - $131,510 |
| Middle School Teacher | $87,450 | $56,750 - $143,310 |
| High School Teacher | $79,370 | $57,560 - $99,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers that work for Chico Unified School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,950 | $52,560 - $115,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Chico area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $126,780 | $100,520 - $159,150 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,730 | $45,300 - $123,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Chico, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Chico Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,625 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $17,040 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Chico Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chico Unified School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Chico Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 613 | 630 | 589 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | 53 | 55 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 319 | 324 | 345 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 191 | 194 | 186 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 6 | 15 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 173 | 177 | 208 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Chico Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 414 | 414 | 416 |
| District Support Staff | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| School Administrators | 34 | 37 | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 77 | 77 | 78 |
| Student Support Staff | 24 | 25 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 217 | 243 | 233 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Chico Unified School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Chico Unified School District oversees 29 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Chico Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Chico
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Change 290 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3092 |
7-12 | 5 | 43 |
| Bidwell Junior High School 2376 North Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3080 |
7-8 | 27 | 643 |
| Blue Oak Charter 450 West East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 879-7483 |
KG-8 | 18 | 406 |
| Center for Alternative Lrn 290 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3092 |
6-12 | 1 | 22 |
| Chapman Elementary School 1071 East 16th St Chico CA 95928 (530) 891-3100 |
KG-6 | 22 | 369 |
| Chico Country Day School 102 West 11th St Chico CA 95928 (530) 895-2650 |
KG-8 | 26 | 550 |
| Chico High School 901 Esplanade Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3026 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,776 |
| Chico Junior High School 280 Memorial Way Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3066 |
7-8 | 26 | 601 |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary School 1350 Citrus Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3107 |
KG-6 | 14 | 337 |
| Emma Wilson Elementary School 1530 West Eighth Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3297 |
KG-6 | 25 | 625 |
| Fair View High (continuation) School 290 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3092 |
9-12 | 11 | 215 |
| Hooker Oak Elementary School 1238 Arbutus Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3119 |
KG-8 | 17 | 372 |
| Inspire School of Arts and Sciences 901 the Esplanade Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3090 |
9-12 | 20 | 433 |
| Little Chico Creek Elementary School 2090 Amanda Way Chico CA 95928 (530) 891-3285 |
KG-6 | 23 | 567 |
| Loma Vista School 2404 Marigold Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 879-7400 |
KG-12 | 2 | 9 |
| Marigold Elementary School 2446 Marigold Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3121 |
KG-6 | 22 | 577 |
| Marsh (harry M.) Junior High School 2253 Humboldt Rd Chico CA 95928 (530) 895-4110 |
7-8 | 24 | 575 |
| Mcmanus (john A.) Elementary School 988 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3128 |
KG-6 | 20 | 481 |
| Neal Dow Elementary School 1420 Neal Dow Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3110 |
KG-6 | 16 | 412 |
| Nord Country School 5554 California St Chico CA 95973 (530) 891-3138 |
KG-6 | 7 | 149 |
| Oakdale School 290 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3092 |
KG-12 | 3 | 90 |
| Parkview Elementary School 1770 East Eighth St Chico CA 95928 (530) 891-3114 |
KG-6 | 15 | 369 |
| Pleasant Valley High School 1475 East Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 879-5100 |
9-12 | 81 | 1,865 |
| Rosedale Elementary School 100 Oak St Chico CA 95928 (530) 891-3104 |
KG-6 | 23 | 575 |
| Shasta Elementary School 169 Leora Ct. Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3141 |
KG-6 | 24 | 688 |
| Sherwood Montessori 746 Moss Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 513-2296 |
KG-8 | 7 | 168 |
| Sierra View Elementary School 1598 Hooker Oak Ave Chico CA 95926 (530) 891-3117 |
KG-6 | 27 | 651 |
| Wildflower Open Classroom 2414 Cohasset Rd Chico CA 95926 (530) 892-1676 |
KG-8 | 6 | 123 |
Teaching in Forest Ranch
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch Charter School 15815 Cedar Creek Rd Forest Ranch CA 95942 (530) 891-3154 |
KG-6 | 6 | 124 |