- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Centro, CA
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Desert Oasis High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060801000772
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: Central Union High · California
NCES ID 060801000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060801000772 · El Centro, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 15.3:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Union High (2,006 students)
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Union
Central Union High
2,006 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,846 students
- This school 138
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
138 students
- Mt. Signal Vir 60
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
60 students
- Phoenix Rising 20
Phoenix Rising High
20 students
What this shows Desert Oasis High (Continuation) reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Oasis High (Continuation) compares
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,038
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 2.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Desert Oasis High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Union High reports $19,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Oasis High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Signal Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Rising High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Oasis High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in El Centro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Union High
Standard public school
2,006 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,846 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Imperial Pathways Charter
Standard public school
246 students 35.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Rising High
Alternative education program
20 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
How many students attend Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis High (Continuation) is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
85.2% of students at Desert Oasis High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Desert Oasis High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in El Centro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Oasis High (Continuation)?
Desert Oasis High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Oasis High (Continuation) rank among high schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Centro on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Union High?
Besides Desert Oasis High (Continuation), Central Union High also operates Central Union High (2,006 students), Southwest High (1,846 students), and Mt. Signal Virtual Academy (60 students). See the Central Union High district page for the complete list.