5.8 avg / 10

Central Union High School District

School District · EL Centro, California

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 4,023

Teachers (FTE): 199

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,038

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,038

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#459 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

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 #459 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Central Union High's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwest High (7.5/10), Central Union High (6.9/10), and Desert Oasis High (continuation) (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.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Southwest High	7.5 / 10	High	—	1,842
2	Central Union High	6.9 / 10	High	—	1,955
3	Desert Oasis High (continuation)	5.6 / 10	High	—	131
4	Mt. Signal Virtual Academy	3.2 / 10	High	—	71

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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 5.8/10, Central Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest High, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Central Union High students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.

The district includes 4 high schools.

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.8%

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 48.5%

School

State

N/A

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

Schools in Central Union High

5 schools

High Schools 4

Desert Oasis High (continuation)

131 5.6

Mt. Signal Virtual Academy

71 3.2

Other Schools 1

Phoenix Rising High

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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 5.8/10. 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 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Central Union High?

Across schools in Central Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. 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 5.8/10 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: 5.8/10
Math Proficiency: 25.8%
ELA Proficiency: 48.5%

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