Cesar Chavez High School

1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
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Bottom 50%
Serving 717 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cesar Chavez High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Cesar Chavez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2634 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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20-24%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar Chavez High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
3%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Cesar Chavez High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cesar Chavez High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar Chavez High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez High School is ranked #2634 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cesar Chavez High School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Rouge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
717 students attend Cesar Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cesar Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez High School offer ?
Cesar Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez High School part of?
Cesar Chavez High School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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