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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Brawley Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,936
Feeder schools for Brawley Union High:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.8
Number of students: 1,840
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
94.3%
White:
3.8%
Asian:
0.9%
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African American:
0.5%
Two or more races:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%
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