Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is 0.28, 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
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Continuation High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is ranked #9477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is 82%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?
251 students attend Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Continuation High School?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Continuation High School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar Chavez Continuation High School part of?
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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