Chico Senior High School
| Chico High School | |
|---|---|
| File:C with a Panther | |
| Address | |
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901 Esplanade , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1902 |
| Principal | Jim Hanlon |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 2,045 |
| Color(s) | Red and gold |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Newspaper | The Red and Gold (defunct) |
| Yearbook | Caduceus |
| Website | http://www.chs.chico.k12.ca.us |
Chico Senior High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Chico, California. It currently has 2083 students.[1]
Founded in 1902, it predominately serves as the senior school for graduates of Chico Junior High School.[1] In 1996, Chico Senior High School became a California Distinguished School recognized by the California Department of Education.[1] Then 1998 and 1989 witnessed it earning the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence followed in 2001 with the National Service-Learning Leader School and 2002-2005 National Smaller Learning Communities School award.[1] In 2008, for the first time, Chico High ended off-campus lunch privileges for freshman.[2]
Since 1970, it competes with cross-town rival Pleasant Valley High School at the annual Almond Bowl in junior varsity and varsity football.[3] The freshman game is referred to as the Peanut Bowl.[4]
Notable alumni
| Name | Known for | Relationship to Chico High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Briles | Former Major League Baseball player | 1961 graduate | |
| Joe Nelson | Major League Baseball player | Did not graduate | |
| Brett Ratliff | National Football League player | 2003 graduate |
References
- ^ a b c d "Chico Senior High School - Home Page". Chico Senior High School. 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ^ "Freshmen have the lunchtime blues". Chico News and Review. May 15, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ^ "Dave Davies column: Looking for memories of Almond Bowl". Chico Enterprise-Record. September 30, 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ^ "Rodgers returns to watch Almond Bowl". Chico Enterprise-Record. Oct 16, 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
External links
- Chico Senior High School– Official website
- Chico Unified School District– Official website
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