Calexico High

www2.cusdk12.org

2,836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Calexico High School, located at 1030 Encinas Ave. in Calexico, California, serves as a primary secondary education institution within the Calexico Unified School District. Situated in a border community, the school plays a vital role in the region by providing academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services to a diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing its students for higher education and professional careers through a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic standards and personal development.

Beyond academics, Calexico High School is a central hub for community life in the area, often fostering a strong sense of school spirit and cultural pride. As part of the larger district infrastructure, the school utilizes its online presence to keep families informed about administrative updates, athletic schedules, and educational resources. By focusing on the unique needs of its local population, the institution strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that helps students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

2,836

Total Students

123.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calexico High
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	2,813
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	5

Hispanic
2,813 (99.3 %)
White
7 (0.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calexico Unified
Phone:	(760)768-3980
Website:	http://www2.cusdk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	187

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 626

Grade 10 738

Grade 11 777

Grade 12 695