Below Average
#1585 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Cesar Chavez High School
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Laveen, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3921 W BASELINE RD, Laveen, AZ 85339
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cesar Chavez High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,023
Median home value
$398,100
Median rent
$2,008/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy LaveenCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Arizona Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Betty Fairfax High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,923 | Compare → |
| Basis Phoenix SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar Chavez High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez High School
Cesar Chavez High School is a public high school in Laveen, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 2,644 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez High School
What grades does Cesar Chavez High School serve?
Cesar Chavez High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez High School rank in AZ?
Cesar Chavez High School ranks #1,585 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cesar Chavez High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cesar Chavez High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cesar Chavez High School a charter school?
No, Cesar Chavez High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar Chavez High School a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.6%
- Phone
- (602) 764-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85339)
- 53,972
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85339; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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