Cesar E. Chavez High School
- Cesar E. Chavez High School serves 298 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Cesar E. Chavez High School places 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 5%)
School Overview
- Cesar E. Chavez High School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 298 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cesar E. Chavez High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9511 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Ana Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cesar E. Chavez High School is Saddleback High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Manuel Esqueda Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Manuel Esqueda Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Ana Manuel Esqueda Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1180 students
0.2 miles
2240 S. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)431-1500 0.2 K-8 1180 - Santa Ana Thomas A. Edison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.2 miles
2063 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)433-6900 0.2 K-5 572 - Santa Ana Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 372 students
0.4 miles
417 E. Central Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)431-3900 0.4 K-5 372 - Santa Ana Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 823 students
0.5 miles
910 W. Anahurst Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)440-5100 0.5 K-5 823 - Santa Ana Saddleback High School Grades: 7-12 | 1639 students
0.9 miles
2801 S. Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)513-2900 0.9 7-12 1639
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