Calexico High School vs. Central Union High School
Should you attend Calexico High School or Central Union High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,836 students in grades 9-12, Calexico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,957 students in grades 9-12, Central Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,836 students
1,957 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5918 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4534 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
n/a
Graduation Rate
81%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
626
578
Grade 10 Students
738
526
Grade 11 Students
777
435
Grade 12 Students
695
418
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
99%
95%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
14%
