Cesar E. Chavez High School opened in Delano, in the U.S.state of California in 2003 and serves 1,650 students in grades nine through twelve. Located at the southern part of the Central San Joaquin Valley, Delano is an agricultural community which straddles the southern end of Tulare County and northern Kern County.
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Cesar E. Chavez High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cesar E. Chavez High School's student population of 1,318 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E. Chavez High School's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez High School is ranked #2717 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar E. Chavez High School often compared to?
Cesar E. Chavez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar E. Chavez High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez High School?
1,318 students attend Cesar E. Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cesar E. Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez High School?
Cesar E. Chavez High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez High School offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez High School part of?
Cesar E. Chavez High School is part of Delano Joint Union High School District.
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