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 33%), 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
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Brawley Union High School District, which is ranked #1135 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1116 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,911 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
56%
# Black Students
11 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
74 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
515
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
528
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
475
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
504
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 #1135 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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