Serving 2,685 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez High School's student population of 2,685 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez High School is ranked #1596 out of 1,854 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez High School is 81%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
2,685 students attend Cesar Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cesar Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% 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
What school district is Cesar Chavez High School part of?
Cesar Chavez High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
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