Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Summary:

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) is a public high school in San Fernando, California, serving around 450 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ASE has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.7% to 99.0% over the past few years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% to 32.8% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state. Academically, ASE students perform below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as in the California Science Assessment (CAST). The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with stronger results for special education students but lower rankings for female, English language learner, and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers in the state.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, ASE generally outperforms Mission Continuation in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, it lags behind schools like Sylmar Charter High and Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet in several key metrics. Overall, ASE has a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, and the school may benefit from exploring strategies to address the high chronic absenteeism and improve academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 Arroyo Ave.
       San Fernando, CA  91340-1817


(818) 838-3926

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1431st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,716 Help


Feeder schools for Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE):

Elementary:    Dyer Street Elementary
    Gridley Street Elementary
    Haddon Avenue Elementary
    Harding Street Elementary
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Middle:    Olive Vista Middle
    San Fernando Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.3%
White:
0.9%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 82nd among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.3%), African American (0.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) is 19.6. 132 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) is $10,716. 119 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE):

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) 1431st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

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Rank History for all students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 25.19 1470th 2426 39.4%
2015 43.58 1099th 1994 44.9%
2016 61.71 749th 2039 63.3%
2017 53.86 935th 2021 53.7%
2018 45.43 1111th 2017 44.9%
2019 33.83 1363rd 2133 36.1%
2021 52.53 574th 1290 55.5%
2022 32.92 1361st 2123 35.9%
2023 29.23 1439th 2348 38.7%
2024 29.78 1431st 2323 38.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.33 1117th 1350 17.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.27 818th 1547 47.1%
2024 70.72 201st 1534 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 912th 1862 51.0%
2019 38.59 1192nd 1937 38.5%
2021 62.65 363rd 1126 67.8%
2022 42.76 1048th 1943 46.1%
2023 32.87 1332nd 2247 40.7%
2024 38.76 1177th 2235 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.79 1074th 1760 39.0%
2019 38.07 1106th 1833 39.7%
2021 54.48 461st 1054 56.3%
2022 26.28 1352nd 1858 27.2%
2023 32.30 1289th 2118 39.1%
2024 18.36 1627th 2098 22.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 519th 1052 50.7%
2019 30.89 753rd 1117 32.6%
2022 33.89 712th 1161 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.00 1027th 1834 44.0%
2019 41.92 1050th 1880 44.1%
2021 42.30 613th 1122 45.4%
2022 35.55 1153rd 1916 39.8%
2023 23.73 1507th 2207 31.7%
2024 37.00 1129th 2172 48.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 831st 1742 52.3%
2019 40.24 1089th 1814 40.0%
2022 43.42 1002nd 1861 46.2%
2023 34.50 1267th 2142 40.8%
2024 38.54 1165th 2125 45.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 5 11 3 284 1 0 0 0 304
2013 8 14 3 398 1 0 0 0 424
2014 13 10 6 461 1 0 0 0 491
2015 11 5 7 450 0 0 1 0 474
2016 11 8 6 450 0 0 2 0 477
2017 13 4 6 438 0 0 2 0 463
2018 13 6 6 431 1 0 1 0 458
2019 17 4 5 420 0 0 1 0 447
2020 11 3 6 414 1 0 1 0 436
2021 11 0 5 426 1 0 2 0 445
2022 8 2 5 430 2 0 2 0 449
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 450 450
2024 4 4 2 417 2 0 4 0 433

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 E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 304 13.0 23.3 n/a
2013 424 16.5 25.6 64.4
2014 491 17.0 28.8 82.5
2015 474 19.0 24.9 74.5
2016 477 18.0 26.5 83.4
2017 463 20.5 22.5 79.3
2018 458 21.7 21.0 83.2
2019 447 19.8 22.5 85.9
2020 436 n/a n/a 89.2
2021 445 19.5 22.8 93
2022 449 20.5 21.9 93.5
2023 450 23.5 19.1 93.1
2024 433 22.0 19.6 89.8

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 E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 304 13.0 23.3 n/a
2013 424 16.5 25.6 64.4
2014 491 17.0 28.8 82.5
2015 474 19.0 24.9 74.5
2016 477 18.0 26.5 83.4
2017 463 20.5 22.5 79.3
2018 458 21.7 21.0 83.2
2019 447 19.8 22.5 85.9
2020 436 n/a n/a 89.2
2021 445 19.5 22.8 93
2022 449 20.5 21.9 93.5
2023 450 23.5 19.1 93.1
2024 433 22.0 19.6 89.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,716

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1363rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1439th of 2348 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE))56.337.2
 19.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE))17.216.1
 1.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE))12.411.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE))015.8
 15.8%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.216.6
 8.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447450
 0.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic4200
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White170
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%93.1%
 7.2%


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Students at Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) are 96% Hispanic.

Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE) ranks 1431st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended Cesar E. Chavez Learning Acads-Academy of Scientific Explr (ASE).


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