Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
El Centro, CA · Central Union High
Alternative school · Grades 10-12 · City, small
1,308th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
1302 South Third St., El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555Official website ↗NCES ID 060801000772Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Desert Oasis High (Continuation) 1,308th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2016 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 68 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 131 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.3% | 96.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.6 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 Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
- –Phoenix Rising HighCentral Union High · 0.1 mi awayCompare
- –Central Union AdultCentral Union High · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- –Imperial Valley ROPImperial Valley ROP · 0.8 mi awayCompare
- #856Central Union HighCentral Union High · 0.9 mi away856th of 1,528
ELA 48% ▲26 · Math 19% ▲19Compare - #755Southwest HighCentral Union High · 1.7 mi away755th of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲31 · Math 21% ▲21Compare - #1488Valley AcademyImperial County Office of Education · 2.1 mi away1,488th of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼17 · Math 1% ▲1Compare - –Imperial Pathways CharterImperial County Office of Education · 2.2 mi away · charterCompare
- –Imperial County Juvenile Hall/CommunityImperial County Office of Education · 2.6 mi awayCompare
What school district is Desert Oasis High (Continuation) in?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) is part of the Central Union High district in El Centro, California.
Is Desert Oasis High (Continuation) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Oasis High (Continuation) 1,308th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Black 2% (131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Oasis High (Continuation) 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.