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5.9avg / 10

Central Union High School District

School District · EL Centro, California

Students: 4,023
Teachers (FTE): 199

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

5

4 high

Enrollment

4,023

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#467 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,038

+$1,391 vs California median

District size

4,023 students

Larger than California median

The short answer

Central Union High ranks #467 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Central Union High's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwest High (6.9/10), Desert Oasis High (continuation) (5.8/10), and Central Union High (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Central Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Southwest High6.9 / 10
2Desert Oasis High (continuation)5.8 / 10
3Central Union High5.6 / 10
4Mt. Signal Virtual Academy5.5 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $19,038 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Central Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Central Union High students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.

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 Proficiency23.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency47.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Central Union High with test data.

District Details

City
EL Centro
Total Enrollment
4,023
Teachers (FTE)
199
District spending per student
$19,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Central Union High?

Central Union High's district-level spending was $19,038 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Central Union High?

Across schools in Central Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. 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 5.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
47.8%

How we rate schools

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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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