Cesar Chavez Junior High vs Whitmore Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Whitmore Charter High
Ceres · Charter high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Junior High Ceres, California | Whitmore Charter High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,334 | #309 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14521 of 15,369 | #6967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 685 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 15.3).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 33%).
- •Whitmore Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 86.7%).
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.0).
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High is the larger school with 685 students compared with 96.
- •Cesar Chavez Junior High is a public school while Whitmore Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cesar Chavez Junior High better than Whitmore Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Charter High ranks higher (55.3 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cesar Chavez Junior High and Whitmore Charter High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Junior High: 685. Whitmore Charter High: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Junior High and Whitmore Charter High rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Junior High is 1111th of 1,334 and Whitmore Charter High is 309th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).