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Phoenix Rising High
School · Central Union High
1302 South Third St., EL Centro, CA 92243
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
9th – 10th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
9th – 10th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Phoenix Rising High
Phoenix Rising High is a public school in EL Centro, CA, part of the Central Union High. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades 9th – 10th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $55,890, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 24 students, Phoenix Rising High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 1302 South Third St., EL Centro, CA 92243
- Website
- cuhsd.net
- Phone
- (760) 336-4555
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
1302 South Third St., EL Centro, CA 92243
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Phoenix Rising High may also want to explore other schools in the area. Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby San Diego). Another option is Kennedy Middle (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, McKinley Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.7 miles away). For more schools in EL Centro, see our EL Centro schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis High (Continuation) El Centro | 0.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Desert Garden Elementary El Centro | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Valley Academy El Centro | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Mt. Signal Virtual Academy El Centro | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Harding Elementary El Centro | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Christian Home Academy El Centro | 0.9 mi | — |
| Central Union High El Centro | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Wilson Jr. High El Centro | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Lincoln Elementary El Centro | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Kennedy Middle El Centro | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences San Diego | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| McKinley Elementary El Centro | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| De Anza Magnet El Centro | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Margaret Hedrick Elementary El Centro | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| ST MARY S SCHOOL El Centro | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| St. Marys School El Centro | 1.6 mi | — |
| Southwest High El Centro | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Imperial County Special Education El Centro | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community El Centro | 2.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92243 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,890
Median Home Value
$286,100
Median Rent
$992/mo
Population
48,556
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
51.5%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
31.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Phoenix Rising High has a median household income of $55,890. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $286,100, with a median rent of $992/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Phoenix Rising High
What grades does Phoenix Rising High serve?
Phoenix Rising High serves students in grades 9th through 10th.
How many students attend Phoenix Rising High?
Phoenix Rising High has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Phoenix Rising High a charter school?
No, Phoenix Rising High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Rising High a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Rising High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Rising High?
87.5% of students at Phoenix Rising 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,607/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (EL Centro). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Imperial County
- Phone
- (760) 336-4555
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Central Union High- District Enrollment
- 4,023
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,038
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