Public schools in Holtville, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Holtville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,574
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Holtville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Holtville, CA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,574 students, an average of 262 per school. The largest campus is Emmett S. Finley Elementary (559 students).
Every listed school belongs to Holtville Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Holtville
Elementary schools in Holtville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett S. Finley Elementary Holtville Unified | KG–05 | 559 | 21.5:1 | |
| Pine Elementary Holtville Unified | KG–08 | 210 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Holtville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtville Middle Holtville Unified | 06–08 | 257 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Holtville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtville High Holtville Unified | 09–12 | 516 | 15.5:1 | |
| Sam Webb Continuation Holtville Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 10 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Holtville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley Holtville Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 22 | 8.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic88.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Holtville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,574 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Holtville
How many public schools are in Holtville, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Holtville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,574 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Holtville?
All listed public schools with an address in Holtville belong to Holtville Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Holtville?
Holtville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Holtville, with 516 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Holtville?
No school with an address in Holtville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Holtville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Holtville public schools is 15.8:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Holtville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities