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Southwest High

Central Union High · Imperial County · 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, CA 92243-9451

(760) 336-4100 · www.eaglesnet.net

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5/10
#636
Rank 636 out of 1,227
English Language Arts5/10 · #641 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #668 · 46th percentile
Science6/10 · #595 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Southwest High sits in El Centro, the heart of California's Imperial Valley — a tight-knit desert community where agriculture and cross-border culture shape daily life. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid option for families in the region, with science being a particular bright spot. For families rooted in the El Centro area, Southwest offers a genuine sense of community identity in a city where school pride runs deep.

Student Demographics

425 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
408 (96%)
White
12 (3%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners165 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged305 (72%)
Students with Disabilities63 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,846
Enrollment
93.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.6%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.

20
AP Courses
offered
16.1%
AP Participation
of students
305
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program167 students enrolled

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

Athletics

Eagles · 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 Programs4/10 · #1387 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found