Enrollment
420
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Fernando, CA
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012858
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) ranks #5 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in San Fernando, California, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #114, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Fernando's high schools, it stands alongside San Fernando Senior High (1,608 students): Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase).
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 E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) compares
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.9%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase).
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in San Fernando
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Fernando Senior High
Standard public school
1,608 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Soc Just Humanitas Acad
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
Standard public school
321 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag
Alternative education program
300 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mission Continuation
Alternative education program
127 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) has 420 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Fernando, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
88.0% of students at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in San Fernando, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) rank among high schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) ranks #5 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando on the city page.
Is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) a good school?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase), Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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