Meet Xochitl Calix

Xochitl Calix attended 10 different schools before starting at César Chávez Academy as a sophomore. Xochitl graduated in 2011 with
a 3.74 high school GPA and over $100,000 in scholarships. She now attends the University of Michigan.

“I got to know my teachers, counselors and principal really well. They had high expectations for me and encouraged me to apply to Ivy
League schools. You connect with the staff on a personal level because they do care about you. School was like a second home for me.”