B+
Above Average
84/100

Southwest High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2001 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA 92243
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 63% · Math 25% proficient · 68th percentile in California
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
1,842
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%68/100reading 75th percentile, math 62nd percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%67/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+15 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−12 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+14 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%55%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic61%22%reading +15 pts, math +1 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income59%22%reading +14 pts, math +0 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2001 Ocotillo Dr.
City El Centro
ZIP Code 92243
District 0608010
NCES School ID 060801004486
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92243

Understanding the community around Southwest High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,250
Per Capita Income $22,059
Poverty Rate 18.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 72.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $260,400
Median Rent $936
Owner-Occupied 52.6%
Renter-Occupied 47.4%
View full data for ZIP 92243 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southwest High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 95.5%
White 2.8%
Black 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 0.1%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,842
Teachers (FTE) 91.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southwest High?
Southwest High has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southwest High?
Southwest High has 1,842 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does Southwest High serve?
Southwest High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southwest High receive per student?
Southwest High receives $20,143 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southwest High in 92243 ▼
Avg Home Value
$394,443
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,611
1-Year Change
+9.3%
% Renters
47.4%

Other Schools in 92243

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026