Cesar Chavez High School

Set in LAVEEN, Arizona, Cesar Chavez High School is a heavily attended senior high, run under Phoenix Union High School District (4286). It caters to 2,598 students across grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 312% bigger than the state mean of about 631.

Across the 20 schools in Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (25,800 students total), Cesar Chavez High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Cesar Chavez High School shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 72%. Other groups include 16% Black, 4% White, 3% multiracial, 3% Native American. By comparison, Maricopa County as a whole is about 31% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Cesar Chavez High School has 129 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.2:1. The state averages about 20.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, Maricopa County reports that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Cesar Chavez High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Heritage Academy Laveen, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cesar Chavez High School has ticked up 6%, going from 2,462 students in 2018 to 2,598 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 18.5:1 in 2018 to 20.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.