César Chávez High School (Phoenix, Arizona)

Cesar Chavez High School
Location
3921 West Baseline Road
Laveen, Arizona,
Information
Type Public secondary school
Established 1999
Principal Scott Gayman
Faculty Approx. 208
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2,180 students (May 1, 2011)
Color(s)          Purple and Silver
Mascot Champion
Website

Cesar Chavez High School is a high school in Laveen, Arizona. It is operated by the Phoenix Union High School District. The school predominantly serves students from partner elementary districts Laveen, and Roosevelt, however students from across the district come to Cesar Chavez for its magnet programs in agriscience, agribusiness and natural resource management.[1]

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History

It opened in 1999 as the first new comprehensive high school in the Phoenix Union district in 27 years. At the school's official dedication, César Chávez's grandson accepted the honor of the school being named for his grandfather.

Demographics

The school is about 70% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% White, and 3% Asian/Native American.

Partner Elementary Districts

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