Serving 730 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy High School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Navy Blue and Khaki
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2455 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Hispanic
96%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
2%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Academy High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Academy High School is ranked #2455 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Academy High School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Rouge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Academy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy High School?
730 students attend Cesar Chavez Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cesar Chavez Academy High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy High School?
Cesar Chavez Academy High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy High School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Academy High School part of?
Cesar Chavez Academy High School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Academy High School located?
Cesar Chavez Academy High School is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Southwest.
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