- César Chávez High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Cesar Chavez High School Location 3921 West Baseline Road
Laveen, Arizona,Coordinates 33°22′34″N 112°08′43″W / 33.376151°N 112.145186°WCoordinates: 33°22′34″N 112°08′43″W / 33.376151°N 112.145186°W 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 www.ChavezHS.org 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
- Laveen
- Roosevelt
References
External links
- Cesar Chavez High School
- Phoenix Union High School District website
- Arizona Department of Education School Report Card
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