Central Union High School
Central Union High School serves 1,869 students in grades 9-12.
Central Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Union High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Union High School's student population of 1,869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,869 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Union High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5178 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Union High School is Imperial Valley Rop (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wilson Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- El Centro Wilson Junior High School Math: 34% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 624 students10
0.2 miles
600 S. Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341 0.2 7-8 624 - El Centro Imperial Valley Rop Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
687 State St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600 0.3 9-12 n/a - El Centro Lincoln Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 331 students10
0.3 miles
200 N. Twelfth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3060 0.3 K-6 331 - El Centro El Centro District Wide Preschool
0.4 miles
1256 Brd.way
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5712 0.4 n/a n/a - El Centro Harding Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 551 students10
0.4 miles
950 S. Seventh St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791 0.4 K-6 551
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