For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,022 students in Brawley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Brawley, CA are Brawley Union High School and Desert Valley High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brawley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brawley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Brawley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brawley Union High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brawley, CA (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
Brawley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brawley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Brawley, CA include Brawley Union High School and Desert Valley High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Brawley?
3 public high schools are located in Brawley.
What is the racial composition of students in Brawley?
Brawley public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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