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#2095 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cesar Chavez High School
High School · Cesar Chavez Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
4100 MARTIN ST, Detroit, MI 48210
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez High School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$38,900
Median home value
$60,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48210; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Way Academy Vernor SiteCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Western International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,931 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Cesar Chavez Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cesar Chavez High School is listed in Cesar Chavez Academy; 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 Detroit, MI, part of Cesar Chavez Academy, serving approximately 693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,095 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School is 18.2:1. 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 MI?
Cesar Chavez High School ranks #2,095 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cesar Chavez High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cesar Chavez High School a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez High School a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez High School?
98.0% of students at Cesar Chavez High School 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
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (313) 551-0611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48210)
- 26,925
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48210; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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