Brawley Union High School District

480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227-1625
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,047 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,047 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brawley Union High School District, which is ranked #1130 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#991 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
50%
47%
20%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,034 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,813
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,034
$18,511

Best Brawley Union High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 West Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance
Alternative School
104 Magnolia Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,047 students.
What is the rank of Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District is ranked #1130 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brawley Union High School District?
Brawley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, 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 $14,034 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,047 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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