- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Fernando, CA
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012964
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in San Fernando · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad ranks #1 of 6 high schools in San Fernando, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 062271012964 · San Fernando, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.9:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 321
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
321 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad compares
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$22,606
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
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-Tech Prep Acad is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad 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 | Higher 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-Tech Prep Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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San Fernando Senior High
Standard public school
1,608 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (Ase)
Standard public school
420 students 18.3:1 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-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
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Fernando, CA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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-Tech Prep Acad?
93.6% of students at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad 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-Tech Prep Acad?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad 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-Tech Prep Acad?
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad rank among high schools in San Fernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad, 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.