Central Union High
El Centro, CA · Central Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
856th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
1001 Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300Official website ↗NCES ID 060801000771Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Union High 856th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 438 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,955 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.5% | 96.0% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 2.0% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $386K in zip 92243 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Union High
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- #1308Desert Oasis High (Continuation)Central Union High · 0.9 mi away1,308th of 1,528
ELA 22% ▼26 · Math 0% ▼19Compare - –Phoenix Rising HighCentral Union High · 1 mi awayCompare
- #755Southwest HighCentral Union High · 1.2 mi away755th of 1,528
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- –Imperial Pathways CharterImperial County Office of Education · 2.6 mi away · charterCompare
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What school district is Central Union High in?
Central Union High is part of the Central Union High district in El Centro, California.
Is Central Union High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Union High 856th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Union High?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Black 1% (1,955 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Union High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92243 is $386K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.