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6.1 avg / 10

Central Union High School District

School District · EL Centro, California

Students: 4,023
Teachers (FTE): 199

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

5

4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,038

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#380 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,038

+$1,391 vs California median

District size

4,023 students

Larger than California median

About Central Union High

Central Union High is a EL Centro, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 4,023 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $19,038 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Central Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Central Union High students show an average math proficiency of 14.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.

The district includes 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Central Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.5%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Union High with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
EL Centro
Total Enrollment
4,023
Teachers (FTE)
199
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Union High?

Central Union High has 5 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Union High?

The average composite rating for Central Union High is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Union High?

Central Union High spends $19,038 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Union High is 20.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Union High?

Southwest High is the highest-rated school in Central Union High with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Central Union High?

Across schools in Central Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Union High compare to other districts in California?

Central Union High has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
14.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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