- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Ana, 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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063531004767
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez High ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531004767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez High grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+47.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 063531004767 · Santa Ana, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 17.5:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Cesar E. Chavez High grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+47.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.6 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
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 350
Cesar E. Chavez High
350 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez High reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez High compares
Cesar E. Chavez High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
93.7%
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
$22,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Cesar E. Chavez High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Ana High
Standard public school
2,505 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Segerstrom High
Standard public school
2,376 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Foothill High
Standard public school
2,126 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High
Standard public school
1,908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hector G. Godinez
Standard public school
1,687 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Century High
Standard public school
1,519 students 15.7:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez High
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez High?
Cesar E. Chavez High has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar E. Chavez High?
83.0% 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 98.9% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez High?
Cesar E. Chavez High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez High ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez High, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.