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#2881 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Brawley Union High

High School · Brawley Union High · Brawley, CA

A high school in Brawley, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

480 North Imperial Ave., Brawley, CA 92227

  • Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation16.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$19,218
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Brawley Union High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brawley Union High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,240/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brawley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,593

Median home value

$272,200

Median rent

$955/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Valley High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.19–120.4 mi165Compare →
RenaissanceEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brawley Union High

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brawley Union High is listed in Brawley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brawley Union High

Brawley Union High is a public high school in Brawley, CA, part of Brawley Union High, serving approximately 1,840 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,881 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brawley Union High

What grades does Brawley Union High serve?

Brawley Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brawley Union High?

Brawley Union High has an enrollment of approximately 1,840 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brawley Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at Brawley Union High is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brawley Union High rank in CA?

Brawley Union High ranks #2,881 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Brawley Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

Brawley Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brawley Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brawley Union High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brawley Union High a charter school?

No, Brawley Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brawley Union High a Title I school?

No, Brawley Union High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brawley Union High?

72.4% of students at Brawley Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Imperial County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92227)
28,147
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
31.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92227; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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