DESERT VALLEY HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Desert Valley High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brawley Union High school district, located in Brawley, CA with about 151 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Desert Valley High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Desert Valley High School, located in Brawley, California, serves as the continuation high school for the Brawley Union High School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or specialized educational setting, the school focuses on credit recovery and academic intervention. By offering a smaller learning environment, the institution aims to help students who have fallen behind in their traditional coursework get back on track to meet graduation requirements.

The school is committed to providing a personalized educational experience that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Through a combination of focused curriculum and supportive staff, Desert Valley High works to empower pupils to overcome obstacles, regain their academic footing, and successfully earn their high school diplomas. The school functions as an essential resource for the Brawley community, ensuring that all students have an alternative pathway to achieve their educational goals and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Desert Valley High (Continuation) at (760) 312-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

104 W. Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227-1583
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DESERT VALLEY HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public Title I school in Brawley, CA with about 151 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Brawley Union High
Total Students:
151
Teachers:
7.8
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 151 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT VALLEY HIGH (CONTINUATION) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.7%
White
5.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
35.8%
Male
64.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.