Southwest High School vs. Central Union High School
Should I attend Southwest High School or Central Union 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
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,902 students
1,927 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1606 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1706 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
606
623
Grade 10 Students
436
510
Grade 11 Students
396
449
Grade 12 Students
464
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
95%
96%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%