Southwest High
El Centro, CA · Central Union High · Grades 9-12
755th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 51%· Stable
Southwest High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southwest High 755th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2015 to 51th in 2025.
Southwest High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 432 students tested
Southwest High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,842 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.2% | 95.5% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Southwest High
Typical home value $386K in zip 92243 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Southwest High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Central Union HighCentral Union High · 1.2 mi away856th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 19% - –Imperial Valley ROPImperial Valley ROP · 1.5 mi away
- 2Desert Oasis High (Continuation)Central Union High · 1.7 mi away1,308th of 1,528
ELA 22% · Math 0% - –Phoenix Rising HighCentral Union High · 1.7 mi away
- –Central Union AdultCentral Union High · 1.9 mi away
- –Imperial Pathways CharterImperial County Office of Education · 2 mi away · charter
- –Imperial County Juvenile Hall/CommunityImperial County Office of Education · 2.3 mi away
- 1Valley AcademyImperial County Office of Education · 3.7 mi away1,488th of 1,528
ELA 5% · Math 1%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southwest High in?
Southwest High is part of the Central Union High district in El Centro, California.
Is Southwest High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest High 755th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest High?
Hispanic 96%, White 3%, Asian 1% (1,842 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest 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.