Our Story

César Chávez Academy began its journey in 1995 as a single, elementary school educating students in grades K-5 with enrollment of approximately 200 students. Since then, CCA has expanded its campuses to five locations: the Lower Elementary (K-2), the Upper Elementary (3-5), East, the Middle School (6-8), and the High School (9-12).

The academy is over 90% Hispanic, 94% free and reduced lunch, and 74% of its students are English language learners. The district leadership, staff, with committed support from The Leona Group, LLC, Saginaw Valley State University, community members and stakeholders, have also contributed to the success of the CCA district.

District Awards and Commendations

- North Central District Accreditation (2010). CCA is the first multi campus district to receive NCA Accreditation in Michigan
- Skillman Award Recipient (2007-2010) K-12
- Wayne RESA model for Response to Intervention (RtI)
- United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Excellent Schools Detroit, and New Detroit The Coalition identified CCA high school as a replicable model
- U.S. Census Honor Award (2010)