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Southwest High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
El Centro, California · Central Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,842
Student:Teacher20.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
Southwest
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
1,842
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
75%+11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Southwest High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 1,842 students. It is part of the Central Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCentral Union High
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060801004486

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,842
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino93.9%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
93.9%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
0.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)