Summary:
The Cesar Chavez Academy district in Detroit, Michigan, operates four schools: two elementary schools (Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary and Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate), one middle school (Cesar Chavez Middle School), and one high school (Cesar Chavez High School). While the schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, they face significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and high poverty levels.
Across all four Cesar Chavez Academy schools, student proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly below state averages, with only 5.4% of 11th graders at the high school proficient in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 26.3%. Graduation rates at the high school are also below the state average, and the school has a concerning 9.2% dropout rate. These academic struggles are compounded by extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 44.0% to 57.4% across the district.
Despite the challenges faced by these schools, the district spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $11,810 to $12,866 per student. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to the systemic issues within the Cesar Chavez Academy district. Addressing the needs of this predominantly Hispanic, high-poverty community will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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