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2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, CA 92243-9451
Summary
Southwest High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 23.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 767/1,596 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 710/1,596 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,846 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,332 (72.2%) |
| English Learners | 464 (25.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Southwest High compare within the district?
Southwest High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Central Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Southwest High rank in California?
Southwest High ranks No. 767 of 1,596 in reading and No. 710 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Southwest High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.8% meet the reading standard and 19.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Southwest High compare with other schools in El Centro?
Southwest High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in El Centro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CentroHow does Southwest High compare with other schools in Imperial County?
Southwest High is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest HighThis school | 23.7% | 52.8% |
| Central Union High | 25.1% | 55.1% |
