Central Union High School vs. Imperial High School
Should you attend Central Union High School or Imperial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Imperial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12, Central Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,439 students in grades 9-12, Imperial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,006 students
1,439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4585 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3600 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
20%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
548
374
Grade 10 Students
537
362
Grade 11 Students
461
360
Grade 12 Students
460
343
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
96%
89%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%