Top Rankings
Central Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,115 students in Central Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Central Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Central Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Union High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,822 Schools
# Students
4,115 Students
2,204,488 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
101,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Central Union High School District, which is ranked #772 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#780 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Union High School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Union High School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77608000/77608010/central-union-high-school-district-chart-br9k2Dq.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Union High School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Union High School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77608000/77608010/central-union-high-school-district-chart-bg2OOAn.png)
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
11,449 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
253,526 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,918 Students
1,210,385 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
55%
# Black Students
26 Students
118,812 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
123 Students
492,294 Students
% White Students
3%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
9,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
103,544 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
24,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,510
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
23,295
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
23,310
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,453
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,769
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
31,687
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
40,948
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
43,682
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,313
484,137
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,029
494,853
# Students in 11th Grade:
913
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
860
489,872
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,065 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,940 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$83 MM
$116,387 MM
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Spending (20-21)
$78 MM
$107,188 MM
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Revenue / Student (20-21)
$20,065
$19,801
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Spending / Student (20-21)
$18,940
$18,236
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Best Central Union High School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #22.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,927 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S. Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Union Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2345 S. Second St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Rising High School
Alternative School
1302 S. Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Grades: 9-10
| 23 students
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