Cesar Chavez High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/chavez

2,598 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez High School, located in Laveen, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Phoenix Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and labor leader, reflecting a commitment to community empowerment, social responsibility, and academic achievement. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce through a wide array of core curriculum offerings and elective programs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Cesar Chavez High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering a vibrant campus culture. Students have access to various extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs, which encourage leadership and collaboration. With a focus on inclusive excellence, the school strives to provide the necessary support systems—such as counseling, tutoring, and college readiness programs—to ensure that every student has the resources required to succeed academically and grow as an engaged citizen.

2,598

Total Students

128.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	1,882
Black	425
Asian	32
Two or More	81
American Indian	77
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,882 (72.4%)
Black
425 (16.4%)
White
92 (3.5%)
Two or More
81 (3.1%)
American Indian
77 (3.0%)
Asian
32 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-4000
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/chavez
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 651

Grade 10 716

Grade 11 635

Grade 12 596