- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Centro, CA
Phoenix Rising High
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Rising High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060801013807
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Rising High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for California
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Rising High has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Rising High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: Central Union High · California
NCES ID 060801013807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Phoenix Rising High grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+41.2%).
Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060801013807 · El Centro, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 10:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Union High (2,006 students)
Phoenix Rising High grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+41.2%). Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Rising High 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
- Desert Oasis H 138
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
138 students
- Mt. Signal Vir 60
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
60 students
- This school 20
Phoenix Rising High
20 students
What this shows Phoenix Rising High reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Rising High compares
Phoenix Rising High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Phoenix Rising High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Central Union High reports $19,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Rising High 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 |
| Desert Oasis High (Continuation) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Signal Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Rising High'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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
138 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
60 students 20:1 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 (~20 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Rising High
How many students attend Phoenix Rising High?
Phoenix Rising High has 20 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Rising High is 10:1, which is 53% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Phoenix Rising High?
82.4% of students at Phoenix Rising High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Rising High?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Rising High is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in El Centro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Rising High?
Phoenix Rising High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Phoenix Rising High rank among high schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Rising High ranks #1 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 Phoenix Rising High, Central Union High also operates Central Union High (2,006 students), Southwest High (1,846 students), and Desert Oasis High (Continuation) (138 students). See the Central Union High district page for the complete list.