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Best El Centro Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,532 students in El Centro, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in El Centro, CA are Southwest High School, Central Union High School and Desert Oasis High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Centro, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Centro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
El Centro, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Union High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in El Centro, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
253 East Ross Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Imperial County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-6428
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/community
Alternative School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Pathways Charter
Charter School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Valley Rop
Vocational School
687 State St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1001 Brighton Avenue Tr. 25
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Rising High School
Alternative School
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Centro, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Centro, CA include Southwest High School, Central Union High School and Desert Oasis High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in El Centro?
10 public high schools are located in El Centro.
What is the racial composition of students in El Centro?
El Centro public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in El Centro are often viewed compared to one another?

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