Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,294 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 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,294 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cesar Chavez Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#724 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
94%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
3%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,042 is less than the state median of $17,782. 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
$11,452
$18,604
Spending / Student
$10,042
$17,782
Best Cesar Chavez Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Gr: 3-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School
Charter School
8126 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-9440
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-9440
Gr: K-2 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,294 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District is ranked #726 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
94% of Cesar Chavez Academy School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $10,042 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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