The César E. Chávez Learning Academies, also known as Valley Region High School 5, is a public high school of the Los Angeles Unified School District. It is located in the City of San Fernando in the San Fernando Valley region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, in the US state of California.
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies - Academy of Scientific Exploration serves the northern part of its school district in San Fernando, CA, covering approximately 35.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)'s student population of 420 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)'s ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
The graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
420 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) part of?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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