Cesar Chavez Community School

Summary:

Cesar Chavez Community School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 132 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cesar Chavez Community School District, which is ranked 117 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cesar Chavez Community School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of high schools in New Mexico over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a low of 29.5% to a high of 76.7% in the same year. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average, with proficiency rates of just 20% in science and 8% in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 36% and 34%, respectively. The school serves a high-needs population, with 97.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Comparing Cesar Chavez Community School to nearby charter schools, such as Gilbert L Sena Charter High School and Abq Charter Academy, reveals that these schools also struggle with low performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New Mexico high schools. However, they have slightly higher graduation rates and test scores compared to Cesar Chavez Community School. In contrast, the nearby College and Career High School is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 15% of New Mexico high schools and outperforming the state averages in academic proficiency. The Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is an outlier, ranking as the top high school in the state and significantly outperforming the state averages in academic proficiency.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1325 Palomas Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 877-0558

District: Cesar Chavez Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,619

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.6%

American Indian:

10.9%

White:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cesar Chavez Community School ranks worse than 95.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cesar Chavez Community School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.6%), American Indian (10.9%), White (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Community School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Cesar Chavez Community School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cesar Chavez Community School is $11,619.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cesar Chavez Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar Chavez Community School 182^nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Cesar Chavez Community School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Cesar Chavez Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar Chavez Community School 117^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cesar Chavez Community School

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Rank History for all students at Cesar Chavez Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2011	20.34	129^th	157	17.8%
2012	7.57	158^th	163	3.1%
2013	9.49	162^nd	177	8.5%
2014	13.74	173^rd	198	12.6%
2015	12.52	187^th	193	3.1%
2016	15.80	177^th	185	4.3%
2019	7.62	178^th	181	1.7%
2024	10.34	182^nd	190	4.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cesar Chavez Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.06	158^th	161	1.9%
2024	11.08	148^th	154	3.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Cesar Chavez Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	7	6	0	128	10	0	0	151
2011	8	6	0	153	15	0	1	183
2012	7	6	1	158	17	0	0	189
2013	8	6	1	168	18	0	1	202
2014	4	2	1	179	14	0	1	201
2015	8	6	1	167	20	0	1	203
2016	9	9	1	167	19	0	0	205
2017	10	7	1	162	23	0	1	204
2018	11	7	0	155	24	0	1	198
2019	13	7	0	154	26	0	3	203
2020	18	7	0	157	19	0	3	204
2021	13	13	0	148	27	0	2	203
2022	13	12	0	133	27	0	2	187
2023	7	3	0	99	22	0	1	132
2024	11	6	0	142	20	2	2	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cesar Chavez Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	151	9.2	16.2	83.4
2011	183	11.2	16.2	92.9
2012	189	12.3	15.3	88.4
2013	202	15.1	13.3	93.1
2014	201	11.3	17.6	95.5
2015	203	10.0	20.3	67
2016	205	10.0	20.5	100
2017	204	10.0	20.4	100
2018	198	9.9	19.8	100
2019	203	11.3	17.8	100
2020	204	11.8	17.2	100
2021	203	10.3	19.6	100
2022	187	10.3	18.1	100
2023	132	10.2	12.8	97.7
2024	183	11.2	16.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cesar Chavez Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	151	9.2	16.2	83.4
2011	183	11.2	16.2	92.9
2012	189	12.3	15.3	88.4
2013	202	15.1	13.3	93.1
2014	201	11.3	17.6	95.5
2015	203	10.0	20.3	67
2016	205	10.0	20.5	100
2017	204	10.0	20.4	100
2018	198	9.9	19.8	100
2019	203	11.3	17.8	100
2020	204	11.8	17.2	100
2021	203	10.3	19.6	100
2022	187	10.3	18.1	100
2023	132	10.2	12.8	97.7
2024	183	11.2	16.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cesar Chavez Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,619

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cesar Chavez Community School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	203	132	35%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	26	22	15.4%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	154	99	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	7	46.2%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	97.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Cesar Chavez Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Cesar Chavez Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	1325 Palomas Dr SE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Cesar Chavez Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 877-0558	183	11	16.2	100.0%	11 (6.0%)	6 (3.3%)	142 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.9%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	10.3	182^nd of 190 public high schools	4.2%					(n/a)	8.0		20.0			$11,619
Highland High	Public	9-12	4700 Coal Av SE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 265-3711	1,169	81	14.3	100.4%	85 (7.3%)	62 (5.3%)	854 (73.1%)	24 (2.1%)	94 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.2%)	21.2	151^st of 190 public high schools	20.5%		12.1	161^st of 170 public high schools	5.3%	10	20.0	6.0	20.0			$11,903
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	4401 Central Ave NE Bldg 2	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-1957	150	12	12.1	33.3%	56 (37.3%)	10 (6.7%)	65 (43.3%)	1 (0.7%)	15 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	83.8	24^th of 190 public high schools	87.4%		49.7	65^th of 170 public high schools	61.8%	41	73.0		53.0	54.0	17.0	$11,054
College And Career High School	Public	9-12	525 Buena Vista Dr SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 224-4880	268	14	18.7	70.1%	53 (19.8%)	2 (0.7%)	193 (72.0%)	11 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	85.9	23^rd of 190 public high schools	87.9%		90.5	18^th of 170 public high schools	89.4%	5	69.0	26.0	74.0			$7,185
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science	Public, Charter	6-12	933 Bradbury SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 559-4249	310	19	16.5	3.2%	80 (25.8%)	4 (1.3%)	146 (47.1%)	64 (20.6%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	100	1^st of 190 public high schools	99.5%		100	1^st of 170 public high schools	99.4%			79.0		97.0	89.0	$8,884
Technology Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10500 Research Rd SE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 338-2266	315	12	25.7	99.7%	28 (8.9%)	7 (2.2%)	264 (83.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9.3	184^th of 190 public high schools	3.2%					(n/a)	11.0		7.0			$9,639
Freedom High	Public	9-12	5200 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 884-6012	98	12	7.9	102.0%	24 (24.5%)	2 (2.0%)	55 (56.1%)	1 (1.0%)	12 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	21.5	149^th of 190 public high schools	21.6%					(n/a)	17.0		38.0			$11,512
New Futures High School	Public	7-12	5400 Cutler NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 883-5680	67	15	4.5	101.5%	3 (4.5%)	3 (4.5%)	52 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)						$36,833
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	69 Hotel Cir NE	Albuquerque	87123	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 237-2374	158	11	14.6	100.6%	23 (14.6%)	7 (4.4%)	108 (68.4%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (7.0%)	3 (1.9%)	5 (3.2%)	15.1	170^th of 190 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)	14.0		20.0
Abq Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-6640	348	16	21.4	35.3%	26 (7.5%)	18 (5.2%)	265 (76.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.9%)	12.2	179^th of 190 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	15.0		9.0			$9,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Cesar Chavez Community School

Is Cesar Chavez Community School a good school?

Cesar Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of New Mexico high schools.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Cesar Chavez Community School.

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What is the racial makeup of Cesar Chavez Community School?

Students at Cesar Chavez Community School are 78% Hispanic, 11% American Indian, 6% White, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

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