Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Central Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 629 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Central Union High
El Centro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,006 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | Central Union High El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #734 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #12486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 230 | 2,006 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 2,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 22.9).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Central Union High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Central Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.1).
- •Central Union High is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 230.
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school while Central Union High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Central Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Union High ranks higher (33.7 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Central Union High?
About 629 m in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 230. Central Union High: 2,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Central Union High rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and Central Union High is 734th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).