Southwest High

2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243

www.eaglesnet.net

1,846 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest High School, located at 2001 Ocotillo Drive in El Centro, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Central Union High School District. As a pillar of the Imperial Valley community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment is focused on fostering student achievement through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage personal growth and civic engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southwest High is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body through inclusive programs and athletics. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, often highlighting the importance of school spirit and community involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with supportive resources, Southwest High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,846

Total Students

94.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	1,760
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,760 (95.5%)
White
54 (2.9%)
Asian
19 (1.0%)
Black
6 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Union High
Phone:	(760)336-4100
Website:	http://www.eaglesnet.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,096
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	235

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 481

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 457

Grade 12 454