At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
138
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+29pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) is a public high serving grades 9–12 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 138 students. It is part of the Central Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCentral Union High
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060801000772
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment138
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino94.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.7%
Hispanic
94.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.