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Central Union High School is located in the Imperial Valley city of El Centro, a community of 44,184 residents.  We are approximately 3 miles north of Intersate 8.The United States Census Bureau information indicates that 21.1% of the city residents live below the poverty level as compared to a state-wide level of 12.2%. In March 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported El Centro's unemployment rate as 16.1%, the highest in the country. The Latino population represents more than 88.2% of the residents in the county and 76.2% of the families speak a language other than English at home. Central Union High School represents an increasing variety of ethnic groups with an enrollment of 1,957 students in grades nine through twelve. Over 25.8% of the students are identified as English Learners (ELs) and 12.4% are students identified with a disability. Almost 78% of our students are eligible for free or reduced lunches and their families are considered low-income. The campus reflects the cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the community.

  • We, at Central Union High School, strongly support the premise that our students must each have the opportunity to be graduated from this institution with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in an increasingly complex world.  To this end, we are committed to the following Expected School Learning Results:

    WE ARE SPARTA!

    SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS

    • Serve in the community
    • Learn tolerance and be tolerant of others’ differences
    • Demonstrate good citizenship
    • Utilize appropriate language registers

    PROBLEM SOLVERS

    • Develop and utilize research skills for research presentations/papers
    • Apply knowledge in classroom assignments, projects, and presentations
    • Solve complex math problems (including word problems)

    ACHIEVERS IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    • Increase literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in all content areas
    • Utilize functional documents
    • Increase capabilities in math
    • Maintain a 2.0 GPA
    • Score proficient or higher on CST/CMA/CAPA and CAHSEE
    • Participate in academic challenges and in clubs, sports, or other extra-curricular activities (robotics, science fair, Acadec, Mock Trial, etc.)

    RESPONSIBLE

    • Demonstrate appropriate behavior
    • Maintain satisfactory attendance
    • Come prepared for class (assignments, supplies, PE clothes, etc.)
    • Develop college, career, and life skills
    • Utilize time effectively

    TECHNOLOGICALLY LITERATE

    • Utilize technology and write research papers with works cited
    • Collect and analyze data through Internet research
    • Evaluate the credibility and relevance of research findings
    • Utilize programs and applications to demonstrate proficiency of word processing and Powerpoint   
    • Monitor and take action based on Student Portal and other school data (current grades, missing assignments, STAR, CAHSEE, and CST/CMA/CAPAsubtest scores)

    ANALYTICAL THINKERS

    • Inquire about complex concepts to gain understanding
    • Use higher order thinking skills to solve problems
    • Evaluate arguments (claims) of others and support one’s own arguments with clear evidence
    • Evaluate one’s own work and/or the work of others

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School Administration

  • Central Union High School Principal
    Craig Lyon (760) 336-4300
  • Assistant Principal Discipline
    Adrienne Rodriguez (760) 336-4304
  • Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction
    Alicia Apodaca (760) 336-4313

Office Support Staff

  • School Secretary
    (760) 336-4310 Contact for appointments to see principal, transportation release forms, work orders, work permits.
  • Receptionist
    Zabrina Fernandez (760) 336-4300 Responsible for directing phone calls to other departments, messages for students, work permits
  • Registrar
    Veronica Quintero (760) 336-4303 Responsible for registration of new students, release of transcripts, filling out of social security forms
  • Student Services Clerk
    Marina Celaya (760) 336-4306 Contact for Discipline, referrals, SARTS, SARBS, Assistant to Vice Principal of Student Services
  • Student Accounts Clerk
    Veronica Lopez (760) 336-4467 Contact for Student fees, making payments, collection of fundraiser money, purchasing spirit items
  • ASB/Athletic Clerk
    Gabby Robb (760) 336-4330 Contact for student bulletin, athletic clearances, student ID's, purchasing spirit items, athletic schedules
  • Attendance Specialist
    Aislynn Cassio (760) 370-8874 SARTS, SARB, Attendance
  • Attendance Clerk A-L
    Ariana Martinez (760) 336-4212 Contact for student absence reporting, medical notes, change of address, social services forms
  • Attendance Clerk M-Z
    Laura Rivera (760) 336-4360 Contact for student absence reporting, medical notes, change of address, social service forms
  • District Community Liasion
    Elizabeth Gonzalez (760) 336-4308 Contact for truant information, truant letters to parents
  • Bilingual Testing Clerk
    Maria Hernandez (760) 336-4379 Contact for CELDT testing, new student, language testing