School Information
Central Union High School is located at 1001 Brighton Avenue in El Centro, CA.
Central Union High School is located in the Imperial Valley city of El Centro, a community of 44,184 residents. We are approximately 3 miles north of Intersate 8.The United States Census Bureau information indicates that 21.1% of the city residents live below the poverty level as
compared to a state-wide level of 12.2%. In March 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported El Centro's unemployment rate as 16.1%, the highest in the country. The Latino population represents more than 88.2% of the residents in the county and 76.2% of the families speak
a language other than English at home. Central Union High School represents an increasing variety of ethnic groups with an enrollment of 1,957 students in grades nine through twelve. Over 25.8% of the students are identified as English Learners (ELs) and 12.4% are students identified with a disability. Almost 78% of our students are eligible for free or reduced lunches and their families are considered low-income. The campus reflects the cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the community.