Central Union High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend Central Union High School or Southwest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,927 students in grades 9-12, Central Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,927 students
1,902 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1606 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
623
606
Grade 10 Students
510
436
Grade 11 Students
449
396
Grade 12 Students
345
464
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
96%
95%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%