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#7326 of 9,539 schools in CA

Cesar Chavez High

High School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA

A Stockton Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2929 Windflower Ln., Stockton, CA 95212

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation0%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Cesar Chavez High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cesar Chavez High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,836/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,078

Median home value

$499,200

Median rent

$2,252/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stockton Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi32Compare →
Stockton Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–100.6 mi52Compare →
District Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.7K–121.4 mi103Compare →
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.59–12Not available216Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Stockton Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#33 of 54
District spending per student
$18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cesar Chavez High is listed in Stockton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cesar Chavez High

Cesar Chavez High is a public high school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 2,018 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,326 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cesar Chavez High

What grades does Cesar Chavez High serve?

Cesar Chavez High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez High?

Cesar Chavez High has an enrollment of approximately 2,018 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High is 22.9:1. 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 rank in CA?

Cesar Chavez High ranks #7,326 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cesar Chavez High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cesar Chavez High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cesar Chavez High a charter school?

No, Cesar Chavez High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cesar Chavez High a Title I school?

No, Cesar Chavez High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez High?

70.6% of students at Cesar Chavez High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 95212)
28,013
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95212; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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