Desert Valley High (Continuation)

Located at 104 West Magnolia St., in Brawley, California, Desert Valley High (Continuation) is an one-room-style senior high that works with 162 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Brawley Union High. Enrollment runs roughly 81% leaner than the state mean of about 838.

Across the 3 schools in Brawley Union High (2,047 students total), Desert Valley High (Continuation) accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Desert Valley High (Continuation) lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (99%). The wider county runs roughly 86% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Desert Valley High (Continuation) lists 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.7:1. The state averages about 18.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 81% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, census data for Imperial County shows the typical household earns roughly $57,681 per year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Imperial County runs 76 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,513 students), of which Desert Valley High (Continuation) is one.

The closest other public school is Renaissance, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Desert Valley High (Continuation) operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Desert Valley High (Continuation) has climbed 7%, going from 151 students in 2018 to 162 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 93% to 99% across the same window.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.