Cesar Chavez High School is part of the Phoenix Union High School District. The campus is located at 3921 West Baseline Road, south of Phoenix, in Laveen, Arizona. Cesar Chavez's enrollment is approximately 2,499 students, over 65 percent of whom are Hispanic.
Serving 2,644 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez High School's student population of 2,644 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Champion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez High School is ranked #1563 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cesar Chavez High School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betty Fairfax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
2,644 students attend Cesar Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cesar Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez High School offer ?
Cesar Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez High School part of?
Cesar Chavez High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez High School located?
Cesar Chavez High School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.
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