Serving 399 students in grades 6-12, Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy's student population of 399 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
90%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy's ranking?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy is ranked #125 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy often compared to?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policyis often viewed alongside schools like Center City Pcs - Trinidad by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy is 80-84%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy?
399 students attend Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy offer ?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy part of?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy is part of Cesar Chavez PCS For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy located?
Cesar Chavez ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools For ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Policy is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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