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Phoenix Rising High

1302 South Third St., El Centro, CA 92243 · (760) 336-4555 · Imperial County
GRADES 09–10HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL20 STUDENTS
Enrollment
20
High
DISTRICT 814 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
17 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
20
Student demographics
Hispanic
20100%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 56%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1260%
Female
840%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
20
-16 (-44%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
was 24.0:1
% White
0%
was 6%
% Hispanic
100%
was 92%
% Black
0%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Phoenix Rising High

Set in El Centro, California, Phoenix Rising High is a tiny secondary school, run under Central Union High. It instructs 20 students across grades 9 through 10. That puts it 98% leaner than the typical public school in California, which averages around 838 students.

Across the 5 schools in Central Union High (4,070 students total), Phoenix Rising High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Phoenix Rising High records that nearly all students (100%) are Hispanic. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 86%.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Phoenix Rising High tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 85% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Imperial County indicate median household earnings sit near $57,681, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Imperial County's 76 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,513 students), Phoenix Rising High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Desert Oasis High (Continuation), around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Phoenix Rising High operates from a metropolitan location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 44%: 36 students in 2018 compared to 20 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 92% to 100% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 24.0:1 in 2018 to 7.5:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Phoenix Rising High community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Imperial County at a glance

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Population
180,202
Census ACS
Median income
$57,681
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
36,513 students

Quick facts

School name
Phoenix Rising High
District
Central Union High
Address
1302 South Third St., El Centro, CA 92243
Phone
(760) 336-4555
County
Imperial County
Level
High
Grade range
09–10
Total enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
7.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
17 (85%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
060801013807
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Phoenix Rising High
How many students attend Phoenix Rising High?
Phoenix Rising High enrolls approximately 20 students in grades 09-10.
What grades does Phoenix Rising High serve?
Phoenix Rising High serves grades 09-10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High is approximately 7.5:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Phoenix Rising High?
At Phoenix Rising High, the student body is approximately 100% Hispanic.
Is Phoenix Rising High public or private?
Phoenix Rising High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Central Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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