Phoenix Rising High

Central Union High
1302 S. Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
17 Students
Secondary School 9th - 10th
School Overview
Phoenix Rising High School is an alternative educational institution located in El Centro, California, operating under the Central Union High School District (CUHSD). The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic setting that helps students overcome barriers to graduation and remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

By focusing on personalized instruction and a supportive school culture, Phoenix Rising aims to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional classroom settings. The school works in conjunction with the broader district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities, ensuring that all students in the Imperial Valley region have access to the resources and guidance necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.
17
Total Students
2.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    15 (88.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Central Union High
Phone: (760)336-4555
Website: http://www.cuhsd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 10th
Total Students: 17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 17
Gender Ratio