- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delano, CA
Cesar E. Chavez High
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E. Chavez High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061086011206
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061086011206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez High held near 1,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 061086011206 · Delano, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,318 enr · 22:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students)
Cesar E. Chavez High held near 1,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar E. Chavez High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert F. Kenn
Robert F. Kennedy High
1,394 students
- This school
Cesar E. Chavez High
1,318 students
- Delano High
Delano High
1,221 students
- Valley High 71
Valley High
71 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez High reports 1,318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez High compares
Cesar E. Chavez High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,318
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
Asian 10.5%
White 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Cesar E. Chavez High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Joint Union High reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar E. Chavez High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delano High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar E. Chavez High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Delano
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez High
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez High?
Cesar E. Chavez High has 1,318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,377 (2022-23) → 1,351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar E. Chavez High?
74.6% of students at Cesar E. Chavez High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar E. Chavez High?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E. Chavez High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez High?
Cesar E. Chavez High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar E. Chavez High rank among high schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Joint Union High?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez High, Delano Joint Union High also operates Robert F. Kennedy High (1,394 students), Delano High (1,221 students), and Valley High (71 students). See the Delano Joint Union High district page for the complete list.