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#4722 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)
High School · Los Angeles Unified · San Fernando, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1001 Arroyo Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), 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
$79,124
Median home value
$624,900
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain MagEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas AcadEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep AcadEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,738 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #499 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) is a public high school in San Fernando, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 433 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,722 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) serve?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) rank in CA?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) ranks #4,722 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) a charter school?
No, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) a Title I school?
No, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase)?
89.8% of students at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad of Scientific Explr (ase) 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (818) 838-3926
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91340)
- 33,750
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 91340; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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