Cesar E. Chavez High School

2128 S. Cypress
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Cesar E. Chavez High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 60% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Cesar E. Chavez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez High School is 0.02, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cesar E. Chavez High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar E. Chavez High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
99%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar E. Chavez High School's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez High School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez High School is 60%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez High School?
291 students attend Cesar E. Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cesar E. Chavez High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez High School?
Cesar E. Chavez High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez High School offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez High School part of?
Cesar E. Chavez High School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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