Cesar E. Chavez High

www.cesarchavezhighschool.org

1,318 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez High School, located in Delano, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Delano Joint Union High School District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school reflects the rich agricultural heritage and community spirit of the Central Valley. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, emphasizing the core values of integrity, service, and academic excellence.

Beyond its rigorous classroom curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student leadership opportunities. By fostering an inclusive environment that honors its namesake's legacy, Cesar E. Chavez High School strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, responsible citizens. Through strong community partnerships and a focus on student achievement, the school remains a vital pillar of support for the youth of Delano.

1,318

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez High
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	1,155
Black	6
Asian	138
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,155 (87.6%)
Asian
138 (10.5%)
White
14 (1.1%)
Black
6 (0.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Delano Joint Union High
Phone:	(661)720-4501
Website:	http://www.cesarchavezhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,002
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 343

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 308

Grade 12 316