Inspire is a college preparatory charter high school located in beautiful Chico, California. In the fall of 2010 Inspire opened its doors to more than 270 students, grades 9-11. Currently, Inspire serves approximately 375 students, grades 9-12, offering a rigorous academic program, a comprehensive, diverse, and professionally-driven performing and visual arts program, and a science/technology/engineering program that emphasizes our relationship with our local and global environment. 

Inspire students enjoy a small, safe community that promotes academic excellence and active participation in the learning process.

Please explore our site and learn more about our school, our staff and our vision.

"The most beautiful experience we can have
is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion
which stands at the cradle of true art and
true science." - Albert Einstein

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Inspire still has openings for the 2012-2013 school year

at some grade levels.

Submit your application and we will contact you.

• Students will be placed on a waiting list in the order in which applications were received and rolling enrollment will be held throughout the spring and summer months if space is available.
• 10-12th grade students for 2012-2013 school year, please contact us regarding your enrollment status at 891-3090.

   You can still apply.  Your application will be added to our waiting list.  Just click on the "apply now" button below and follow the instructions. Please be sure to pick the school year for which you are applying. After filling in the online application and hitting the "submit" button, you will receive a confimation email.  Watch for it.  If it doesn't arrive, contact our office at 891-3090. Currently enrolled students need not re-apply.

Remember...

You don't have to live in Chico to apply. 

Inspire is open to students from Chico and the surrounding areas.  Many of our students are from Paradise, Magalia, Oroville, Durham and other nearby communities.