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 292 students in grades 9-12, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag's student population of 292 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag is 0.21, 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
#8199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag is ranked #8199 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag?
The graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag?
292 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag part of?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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