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Central Union High

Central Union High · Imperial County · 1001 Brighton Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243-3110

(760) 336-4300 · www.spartansnet.net

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5/10
#665
Rank 665 out of 1,227
English Language Arts5/10 · #676 · 45th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #620 · 50th percentile
Science5/10 · #759 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Central Union High sits in El Centro, the heart of California's Imperial Valley — a tight-knit desert community near the U.S.-Mexico border where school spirit and local pride run deep. Families rooted in the region appreciate that this school holds its own academically in a town where the high school often serves as a genuine community anchor. It's the kind of place where students grow up knowing their neighbors and teachers, and where the surrounding desert landscape and cross-border culture give everyday life a distinctive sense of place.

Student Demographics

422 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
407 (96%)
White
10 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners144 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged307 (73%)
Students with Disabilities62 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,006
Enrollment
94.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
14.7%
AP Participation
of students
288
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Spartans · CIF San Diego Section

23
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1128 · 49th percentile

53 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found