Central Union High

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1,957 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Union High School, located at 1001 Brighton Ave. in El Centro, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Imperial Valley educational community. As the flagship high school of the Central Union High School District, it provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success. The school is known for its strong focus on traditional curriculum while also offering various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in specialized fields alongside their standard coursework.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central Union High School plays a significant role in fostering student engagement through its robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various extracurricular clubs. The campus acts as a central hub for school spirit in El Centro, maintaining long-standing traditions that bring together students, staff, and the local community. By balancing academic rigor with a variety of developmental activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

1,957

Total Students

97.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Union High
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	1,868
Black	18
Asian	12
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
1,868 (95.5 %)
White
46 (2.4 %)
Black
18 (0.9 %)
Asian
12 (0.6 %)
Two or More
9 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Union High
Phone:	(760)336-4300
Website:	http://www.spartansnet.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	279

* 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 9 578

Grade 10 526

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 418