For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,225 students in Cesar Chavez Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cesar Chavez Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,225 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cesar Chavez Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#747 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,066 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
9%
# Black Students
70 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
78 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
4%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
145
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
172
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,807 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,353 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,807
$18,370
Spending / Student
$10,353
$17,559
Best Cesar Chavez Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8126 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-9440
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-9440
Grades: K-2
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,225 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District is ranked #747 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
93% of Cesar Chavez Academy School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cesar Chavez Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,353 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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