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Cesar Chavez Continuation High School

15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
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Cesar Chavez Continuation High School serves 327 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 72% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤1%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
77%
56%
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Black
20%
5%
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White
n/a
22%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
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Graduation Rate
72%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Compton Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar Chavez Continuation High School's ranking?

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is 72%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?

327 students attend Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cesar Chavez Continuation High School offer ?

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Cesar Chavez Continuation High School part of?

Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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