Public schools in Imperial, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Imperial, 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
4,794
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Imperial public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Imperial, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,794 students, an average of 799 per school. The largest campus is Imperial High (1,439 students), and the largest elementary school is Ben Hulse Elementary (838).
Every listed school belongs to Imperial 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 22.3:1, similar to 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Imperial
Elementary schools in Imperial
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial Unified | KG–05 | 838 | 22.1:1 | |
| Imperial Cross Elementary Imperial Unified | KG–05 | 760 | 22.4:1 | |
| T. L. Waggoner Elementary Imperial Unified | KG–05 | 613 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in Imperial
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank M. Wright Middle Imperial Unified | 06–08 | 1,116 | 22.6:1 |
High schools in Imperial
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High Imperial Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 28 | 11.1:1 | |
| Imperial High Imperial Unified | 09–12 | 1,439 | 23.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic90.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Imperial schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,794 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Imperial
How many public schools are in Imperial, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Imperial: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,794 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Imperial?
All listed public schools with an address in Imperial belong to Imperial 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 Imperial?
Imperial High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Imperial, with 1,439 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Imperial?
No school with an address in Imperial 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 Imperial schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Imperial public schools is 22.3:1, similar to 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 Imperial 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