For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,022 students in Brawley Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Brawley Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,022 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brawley Union High School District, which is ranked #1131 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#991 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,208 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,021
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,208
$18,396
Best Brawley Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance
Alternative School
104 Magnolia Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,022 students.
What is the rank of Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District is ranked #1131 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brawley Union High School District?
94% of Brawley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Brawley Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,208 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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