Southwest High
El Centro, CA · Central Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
755th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 51%· Stable
2001 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100Official website ↗NCES ID 060801004486Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 432 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,842 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.1% | 95.5% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| White | 7.5% | 2.8% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. 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 Southwest High
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ELA 48% ▼5 · Math 19% ▼2Compare - –Imperial Valley ROPImperial Valley ROP · 1.5 mi awayCompare
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- #1488Valley AcademyImperial County Office of Education · 3.7 mi away1,488th of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼48 · Math 1% ▼20Compare
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.