- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633001882
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Cesar Chavez High School held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.9 → 130.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-81 students YoY 040633001882 · Laveen, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,598 enr · 20.6:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Cesar Chavez High School held near 2,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.9 → 130.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trevor Browne
Trevor Browne High School
2,850 students
- This school
Cesar Chavez High School
2,598 students
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
2,532 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain High School
2,207 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High School
2,169 students
- Camelback High
Camelback High School
2,106 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez High School reports 2,598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez High School compares
Cesar Chavez High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Phoenix Union High School District (4286) reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,532
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,598 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,725 (2022-23) → 2,644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-81).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.