Cesar E. Chavez High vs McFarland High School Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez High
Delano · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
McFarland High School Early College
McFarland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez High Delano, California | McFarland High School Early College McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,343 | #1213 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12339 of 16,910 | #15835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| city | Delano | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 16.6).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •McFarland High School Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.2%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.3).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 1,027.
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 E. Chavez High better than McFarland High School Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez High ranks higher (34.3 vs 16.6 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 E. Chavez High and McFarland High School Early College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Delano and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez High: 1,318. McFarland High School Early College: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez High and McFarland High School Early College rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez High is 717th of 1,343 and McFarland High School Early College is 1213th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).