CESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Cesar Chavez High School is a public high school that is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) school district, located in Laveen, AZ with about 2,462 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 133 teachers, Cesar Chavez High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cesar Chavez High School, located in Laveen, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Phoenix Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and labor leader, reflecting a commitment to community empowerment, social responsibility, and academic achievement. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce through a wide array of core curriculum offerings and elective programs.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Cesar Chavez High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering a vibrant campus culture. Students have access to various extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs, which encourage leadership and collaboration. With a focus on inclusive excellence, the school strives to provide the necessary support systems—such as counseling, tutoring, and college readiness programs—to ensure that every student has the resources required to succeed academically and grow as an engaged citizen.
For more information, contact Cesar Chavez High School at (602) 764-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-1100
CESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Laveen, AZ with about 2,462 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 2,462
- Teachers:
- 133.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.2%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.