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Central Union High

1001 Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA, 92243

About Central Union High

Central Union High School is a well-known public high school in El Centro, California, that serves about 1,900 students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 24 students for every teacher, making it one of four schools in the Central Union High School District. It is known as one of the best schools in the Imperial Valley and has a 36% AP participation rate. It also offers strong Advanced Placement courses. The school has a very diverse student body, with 98% of students being minorities and 73% of students being low-income. According to academic data, 58% of students are good at reading and 18% are good at math. Central Union High School is in a neighborhood where the average home price is around $350,000. It is known as one of the best schools for getting students ready for college and getting them involved in activities outside of school. The school is strong because it has a wide range of academic programs and works hard to make sure that all of its students have the same chances to do well in college and beyond, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Central Union High Contact Information

Address

1001 Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA, 92243

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Phone

(760) 336-4300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 58% in Reading.
93
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1955
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4816 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Union High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:01 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.99%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 95.96%
Black 0.97%
Two+ Races 0.31%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
1.99%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
95.96%
Black
0.97%
Two+ Races
0.31%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1955
47.01%
919 Female
52.99%
1036 Male

Student Population

1955 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

279 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Union High School is improving student support through the El Centro Education Foundation. They have just opened scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year to help graduates move on to college. The school has also put in place a full Student Technology Guide to make sure that all students have the digital tools and knowledge they need to do well in a modern classroom. The district has also finished its long-term academic planning by releasing the school calendar for 2026–2027. This gives families and students a clear path for future school events and milestones.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at Central Union High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Central Union High push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does Central Union High encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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