Brawley Union High

Summary:

Brawley Union High is a public high school located in Brawley, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,868 students. The school is part of the Brawley Union High School District, which is ranked 926 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brawley Union High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 537 out of 2,017 California high schools in 2017-2018 (rated 4 stars) to a low of 1,241 out of 1,994 in 2014-2015 (rated 2 stars). In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 781 out of 2,323 California high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school performs relatively well among Hispanic and White student subgroups, ranking in the top 25-30% of California high schools, but struggles with its English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 30-40%. Brawley Union High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.1% to 98.0% over the past five years, but has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.9% in 2018-2019 to 23.6% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Brawley Union High's performance is generally stronger than the nearby continuation schools, such as Desert Valley High and Sam Webb Continuation, which have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, when compared to other nearby comprehensive high schools, such as Central Union High and Holtville High, Brawley Union High's academic performance is somewhat weaker, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 70.66% to 76.96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 480 North Imperial Ave.
       Brawley, CA  92227-1625


(760) 312-6073

District: Brawley Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,936 Help


Feeder schools for Brawley Union High:

Elementary:    J. W. Oakley Elementary
    Magnolia Union Elementary
    Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
    Mulberry Elementary
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Middle:    Barbara Worth Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  1,840

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.3%
White:
3.8%
Asian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Brawley Union High ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brawley Union High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Brawley Union High has the largest high school student body size in the Brawley Union High School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.3%), White (3.8%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brawley Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brawley Union High is 23.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Brawley Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brawley Union High is $8,936, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Brawley Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brawley Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Brawley Union High 781st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Brawley Union High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Brawley Union High 926th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brawley Union High

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Rank History for all students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.98 1041st 1653 37.0%
2005 35.65 909th 1901 52.2%
2006 44.21 751st 1968 61.8%
2007 45.12 750th 2063 63.6%
2008 47.81 720th 2117 66.0%
2009 53.84 626th 2238 72.0%
2010 48.56 806th 2281 64.7%
2011 59.17 540th 2367 77.2%
2012 55.62 661st 2354 71.9%
2013 53.87 681st 2426 71.9%
2015 36.38 1241st 1994 37.8%
2016 42.55 1150th 2039 43.6%
2017 67.60 642nd 2021 68.2%
2018 72.97 537th 2017 73.4%
2019 48.53 1016th 2133 52.4%
2021 44.26 695th 1290 46.1%
2022 54.55 835th 2123 60.7%
2023 44.82 994th 2348 57.7%
2024 54.06 781st 2323 66.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.75 176th 938 81.2%
2019 51.28 267th 941 71.6%
2021 39.39 260th 467 44.3%
2022 57.93 224th 1044 78.5%
2023 31.23 761st 1323 42.5%
2024 56.65 173rd 1350 87.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.14 1367th 1547 11.6%
2024 29.19 1004th 1534 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.37 405th 1862 78.2%
2019 49.14 956th 1937 50.6%
2021 41.64 688th 1126 38.9%
2022 55.94 730th 1943 62.4%
2023 44.10 1031st 2247 54.1%
2024 54.11 756th 2235 66.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.30 15th 89 83.1%
2024 57.21 41st 100 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.85 497th 1760 71.8%
2019 45.99 939th 1833 48.8%
2021 39.48 636th 1054 39.7%
2022 49.79 832nd 1858 55.2%
2023 38.07 1141st 2118 46.1%
2024 52.55 762nd 2098 63.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 510th 1052 51.5%
2019 27.78 816th 1117 26.9%
2021 18.86 516th 555 7.0%
2022 35.59 674th 1161 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 568th 1834 69.0%
2019 46.08 955th 1880 49.2%
2021 41.94 621st 1122 44.7%
2022 54.62 755th 1916 60.6%
2023 50.03 809th 2207 63.3%
2024 52.67 742nd 2172 65.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.56 287th 1742 83.5%
2019 57.37 695th 1814 61.7%
2022 62.39 567th 1861 69.5%
2023 52.19 784th 2142 63.4%
2024 64.09 506th 2125 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Brawley Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.12 359th 1173 69.4%
2019 34.78 818th 1222 33.1%
2022 74.81 270th 1204 77.6%
2023 57.99 478th 1434 66.7%
2024 53.30 539th 1406 61.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Brawley Union High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 36 12 1049 1 n/a n/a 0 1432
1989 297 33 13 1082 2 n/a n/a 0 1427
1990 303 36 17 1100 2 n/a n/a 0 1458
1991 298 38 8 1153 5 n/a n/a 0 1502
1992 318 37 5 1224 5 n/a n/a 0 1589
1993 355 35 5 1313 4 n/a n/a 0 1712
1994 344 33 8 1271 0 n/a n/a 0 1656
1995 351 23 4 1309 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
1996 351 23 4 1309 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
1997 323 28 4 1316 0 n/a n/a 0 1671
1998 320 36 4 1252 0 n/a n/a 0 1612
1999 312 32 8 1291 0 n/a n/a 4 1647
2000 290 26 8 1244 0 n/a n/a 7 1575
2001 299 10 18 1243 1 n/a n/a 0 1571
2002 240 27 16 1389 9 n/a n/a 11 1692
2003 240 27 16 1389 9 n/a n/a 11 1692
2004 372 26 20 1288 11 n/a n/a 12 1729
2005 229 22 15 1507 1 n/a n/a 48 1822
2006 281 28 12 1446 0 n/a n/a 20 1787
2007 244 32 15 1396 0 n/a n/a 21 1708
2008 231 30 8 1426 1 n/a n/a 0 1696
2009 225 31 12 1434 0 0 47 0 1749
2010 196 29 11 1457 0 0 14 0 1707
2011 184 20 10 1402 0 1 39 0 1656
2012 192 22 20 1381 1 1 5 0 1622
2013 213 14 18 1386 1 0 15 0 1647
2014 184 12 17 1468 1 0 11 0 1693
2015 163 12 16 1477 1 0 8 0 1677
2016 144 19 16 1494 1 0 16 0 1690
2017 143 20 15 1487 1 2 4 0 1672
2018 125 21 10 1526 0 2 3 0 1687
2019 100 20 9 1639 0 2 1 0 1771
2020 81 10 8 1732 0 2 2 0 1835
2021 84 15 14 1757 1 0 7 0 1878
2022 84 10 15 1725 1 1 9 0 1845
2023 75 7 18 1752 1 0 14 1 1868
2024 70 10 16 1735 1 1 6 1 1840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brawley Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1432 58.4 24.5 n/a
1989 1427 61.8 23.0 n/a
1990 1458 69.9 20.8 n/a
1991 1502 71.9 20.8 n/a
1992 1589 73.1 21.7 27.2
1993 1712 73.8 23.2 22.1
1994 1656 72.2 22.9 22.3
1995 1690 70.4 24.0 22.7
1996 1690 70.4 24.0 22.7
1997 1671 70.3 23.8 28
1998 1612 70.3 22.9 23.4
1999 1647 66.7 24.7 31.3
2000 1575 72.8 21.6 24.6
2001 1571 70.7 22.2 40.5
2002 1692 73.7 23.0 45.9
2003 1692 73.7 23.0 45.9
2004 1729 69.5 24.9 47.8
2005 1822 72.9 25.0 13
2006 1787 75.1 23.8 57.2
2007 1708 71.8 23.8 64
2008 1696 86.8 19.5 59.2
2009 1749 67.4 21.5 61.1
2010 1707 69.8 24.4 61
2011 1656 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 1622 68.0 23.8 65.4
2013 1647 67.0 24.5 68.9
2014 1693 66.2 25.5 66.3
2015 1677 67.0 25.0 73.7
2016 1690 66.0 25.6 72.9
2017 1672 67.5 24.7 72.5
2018 1687 68.6 24.5 70
2019 1771 71.8 24.6 75.6
2020 1835 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 1878 72.7 25.8 74.9
2022 1845 74.3 24.8 77
2023 1868 77.7 24.0 70.7
2024 1840 77.0 23.8 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brawley Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1432 58.4 24.5 n/a
1989 1427 61.8 23.0 n/a
1990 1458 69.9 20.8 n/a
1991 1502 71.9 20.8 n/a
1992 1589 73.1 21.7 27.2
1993 1712 73.8 23.2 22.1
1994 1656 72.2 22.9 22.3
1995 1690 70.4 24.0 22.7
1996 1690 70.4 24.0 22.7
1997 1671 70.3 23.8 28
1998 1612 70.3 22.9 23.4
1999 1647 66.7 24.7 31.3
2000 1575 72.8 21.6 24.6
2001 1571 70.7 22.2 40.5
2002 1692 73.7 23.0 45.9
2003 1692 73.7 23.0 45.9
2004 1729 69.5 24.9 47.8
2005 1822 72.9 25.0 13
2006 1787 75.1 23.8 57.2
2007 1708 71.8 23.8 64
2008 1696 86.8 19.5 59.2
2009 1749 67.4 21.5 61.1
2010 1707 69.8 24.4 61
2011 1656 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 1622 68.0 23.8 65.4
2013 1647 67.0 24.5 68.9
2014 1693 66.2 25.5 66.3
2015 1677 67.0 25.0 73.7
2016 1690 66.0 25.6 72.9
2017 1672 67.5 24.7 72.5
2018 1687 68.6 24.5 70
2019 1771 71.8 24.6 75.6
2020 1835 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 1878 72.7 25.8 74.9
2022 1845 74.3 24.8 77
2023 1868 77.7 24.0 70.7
2024 1840 77.0 23.8 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brawley Union High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,936

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 994th of 2348 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Brawley Union High)63.253.4
 9.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Brawley Union High)54.648.1
 6.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Brawley Union High)38.417.6
 20.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Brawley Union High)31.514.2
 17.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Brawley Union High)18.919.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Brawley Union High)15.616.3
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Brawley Union High)12.125
 12.9%
   12th Grade Science (Brawley Union High)11.519.1
 7.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17711868
 5.5%
African American207
 65%
American Indian01
Asian918
 100%
Hispanic16391752
 6.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White10075
 25%
Two or More Races114
 1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%70.7%
 4.9%


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Brawley Union High ranks 781st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Brawley Union High are 94% Hispanic, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,840 students attended Brawley Union High.


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