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Central Union High

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 43.8/100

Central Union High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.8/100 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Union High at 53/100, where 11.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,577 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.6
26.7 – 53.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 26.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.9%, 11.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Central Union High leads the district at 53 with 11.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
95.2%
White
3.2%
Asian
0.4%
Black
1.0%
Other
0.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Central Union High spends $14,577 per student in current expenditures — $238 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,577
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,140
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 23.9%
$11,768 → $14,577
Spending Efficiency
3.00
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 37%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,961–$163,382
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
230
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

Central Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.8 — 3.7 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Central Union High with a Scope Score of 53 and 11.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Central Union High
Central Union High Building Momentum
11.4%Solid
53/100
2Southwest High
Central Union High Building Momentum
14.7%Solid
51/100
3Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Central Union High Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
27/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Central Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Union High a good school district?
Central Union High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.8/100, which is 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Central Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Central Union High is Central Union High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 11.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Central Union High spend per student?
Central Union High spends $14,577 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Central Union High?
Teacher salaries in Central Union High range from $70,961–$163,382 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.