Brawley Union High School

Brawley Union High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
480 N Imperial Ave,  Brawley, CA
Brawley Union High School District
3.5
2.5
1,840 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jesse Sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
52%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
350:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
93.8%
White
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 353 Students
Imperial Valley College 259 Students
University of California - San Diego 230 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 205 Students
University of California - Irvine 145 Students
University of California - Berkeley 131 Students
University of San Diego 126 Students
University of California - Davis 124 Students
San Francisco State University 100 Students
Grand Canyon University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 81 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Business 66 Students
Biology 61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Education 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 297 Reviews
5.0 Junior
11/1/2023
I have had a good experience as a student at this school. I have not faced any issues with anyone. The staff and teachers are very kind and helping. I love our school spirit. Overall is a decent campus.
5.0 Alum
6/30/2023
I enjoyed having teachers who really cared for students. From my experience teachers would help one-on-one with a student to improve grades and help with work. I would like to see more CTE classes at BUHS because they are very beneficial to those students who want to enter the workforce right away.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Going to Brawley Union High School was overall a really good experience. I really enjoyed my four years here and wouldn't of spent it anywhere else. I really enjoyed my classes and teachers since they were more than just a teacher and I often saw them as adults I can gather advice and lessons from. The athletics here were phenomenal and really helped change my life for the better keeping me well disciplined and prepared for difficult task and situations that would be handed to me. The culture and energy that radiated from the campus were always positive and I would often see myself having walking or driving home in a good mood after school. I graduated with completing all my goals I set for myself such as consistently maintaining a gpa of 4.0 and building lots of character and a tough mentality to bring into college and my adult life. I definitely will look back on my high school years in the later future and reminisce all the good and bad times that helped build me.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/23/2025
My experience with Brawley Union High School was very negative. For years, I reached out for help with my daughter, but the school failed to support us and ignored my concerns. This neglect caused me years of stress that affected both my health and stability.The family resource representative, Rita...
2.0 parent
6/13/2020
I had 3 kids graduate from this school and every year it got worse in different areas and my kids couldn't wait to get out. Band director is completely inept and disorganized, volleyball coaches are rude, speak down to parents, and will play the same 8 girls (from a 12-14 player team) the entire sea...
4.0 parent
4/3/2012
When i went 2 school here, teachers & counselors really helped and cared 4 students! This made a great difference in my life!! I work 4 Monster and DC shoes, and travel the world with Ken Block. Thank You! Class of 1986!!
1.0 parent
5/16/2010
. i am also very displeased to find the nonchalant attitude when it comes to a student needing help. the coaches and the teachers are very unprofessional and as a result the athletic and education department lacks tremendously. most students and teachers speak spanish even though english was voted t...

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Brawley Union High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brawley, CA and is served by the Brawley Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,840 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Brawley Union High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Renaissance, Desert Valley High (Continuation) School, Brawley Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brawley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brawley Union High School.

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