Central Union High

District Overview
Headquartered at 351 Ross Avenue in El Centro, California, the Central Union High School District operates as an active, traditional public school system rooted in a vibrant small-city setting. Serving a total enrollment of 4,070 students across five operational campuses, the district specializes in secondary and continuing education, delivering robust academic programming for grades 9 through 12 alongside adult education opportunities. The student body is evenly distributed across high school grade levels—maintaining approximately 1,000 students per cohort—and represents a diverse, predominantly Hispanic population that reflects the rich cultural fabric of the surrounding Imperial Valley region.

To foster academic success and comprehensive student support, the district relies on a strong professional ecosystem totaling nearly 800 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is driven by over 410 full-time equivalent teachers, who are closely assisted by approximately 48 instructional aides and 340 dedicated support personnel, ensuring students benefit from a favorable ratio of educators and well-maintained administrative and campus resources. For parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further details about the district's programs and administration, Central Union High School District can be reached at (760) 336-4500 or explored online at www.cuhsd.net.
5
Total Schools
4,070
Total Students
410.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Union High
Demographic Student Count
White100
Hispanic3,898
Black29
Asian29
Two or More7
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    3,898 (95.9%)
  • White
    100 (2.5%)
  • Black
    29 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    29 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Central Union High
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High4
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:4,070*
Teachers (FTE):410.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.9
Schools in Central Union High
Found 5 Schools