- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260013901488Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #16 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez High School ranks #16 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Cesar Chavez Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260013901488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cesar Chavez High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260013901488 · Detroit, MI High · MID · CHARTER
730 enr · 19.7:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Middle School (615 students)
Cesar Chavez High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cesar Chavez High School
730 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle School
615 students
- Cesar Chavez A
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
484 students
- Cesar Chavez A
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
465 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez High School reports 730 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 1.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Cesar Chavez High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Cesar Chavez Academy reports $12,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez High School
How many students attend Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has 730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez High School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez High School?
97.2% of students at Cesar Chavez High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
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 95.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez High School?
Cesar Chavez High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez High School ranks #16 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Cesar Chavez Academy?
Besides Cesar Chavez High School, Cesar Chavez Academy also operates Cesar Chavez Middle School (615 students), Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate (484 students), and Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary (465 students). See the Cesar Chavez Academy district page for the complete list.