Cesar Chavez Academy High School in Detroit, MI

At a glance

Reported students

730

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.91

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

549.5

Cesar Chavez Academy High School: 730 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

19.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 720
Teachers (FTE): 39
Student–teacher ratio: 18.5:1

What the reported data says about Cesar Chavez Academy High School

Cesar Chavez Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Detroit. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Cesar Chavez Academy. NCES reports 730 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.9%) and White (1.8%). English learners represent 54.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cesar Chavez Academy High School

1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 54.3%
Students with disabilities: 12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.8%
Hispanic95.9%
Black1.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

615 reported students

Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 03–05

484 reported students

Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–02

465 reported students

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Public schools near Cesar Chavez Academy High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
WAY Academy Vernor Site High · Charter · W-A-Y Academy	06–12	135	1 mi
Western International High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District	09–12	1,959	1.2 mi
Voyageur College Prep High · Charter · Voyageur Academy	09–12	524	1.4 mi
Covenant High School Southwest High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit	09–12	164	1.6 mi
Covenant High School Central High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit	09–12	240	2.1 mi
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest High · Charter · SER YouthBuild Learning Academy	09–12	109	2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Academy High School

What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy High School serve?

Cesar Chavez Academy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cesar Chavez Academy.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy High School?

Cesar Chavez Academy High School reported 730 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 720 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 730 students and 36.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cesar Chavez Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cesar Chavez Academy High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Cesar Chavez Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cesar Chavez Academy High School in?

Cesar Chavez Academy High School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cesar Chavez Academy High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WAY Academy Vernor Site (1 mi), Western International High School (1.2 mi), Voyageur College Prep (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.