Enrollment
2,598
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Laveen, AZ
Cesar Chavez High School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633001882
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez High School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633001882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cesar Chavez High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cesar Chavez High School
Cesar Chavez High School is a higher-need, large high school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 2,598 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,598 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students) and Maryvale High School (2,532 students) alongside Cesar Chavez High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cesar Chavez High School compares
Cesar Chavez High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,598 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,598
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,816
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
African American 16.4%
White 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Cesar Chavez High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which includes Cesar Chavez High School.
$11,816
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 24.1%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cesar Chavez High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camelback High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez High School
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has 2,598 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laveen, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School is 20.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez High School?
53.0% of students at Cesar Chavez High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez High School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez High School rank among public schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez High School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Laveen, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laveen on the city page.
Is Cesar Chavez High School a good school?
Cesar Chavez High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Cesar Chavez High School, Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students), Maryvale High School (2,532 students), and South Mountain High School (2,207 students). See the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district page for the complete list.
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