At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
205
Imperial Pathways Charter: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.4:1
What the reported data says about Imperial Pathways Charter
Imperial Pathways Charter is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in El Centro. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Imperial County Office of Education. NCES reports 246 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.3%) and White (2.4%). English learners represent 25.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imperial Pathways Charter
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic96.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Imperial County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
205 reported students
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community
Other · Grades KG–12
11 reported students
Imperial County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Imperial Pathways Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High High · Central Union High | 09–12 | 1,846 | 1.9 mi |
| Desert Oasis High (Continuation) High · Central Union High | 09–12 | 138 | 2.2 mi |
| Central Union High High · Central Union High | 09–12 | 2,006 | 2.5 mi |
| Imperial Valley ROP High · Imperial Valley ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Aurora High (Continuation) High · Calexico Unified | 09–12 | 96 | 5.6 mi |
| Pinnacle Hall Community Day High · Calexico Unified | 06–12 | 2 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imperial Pathways Charter
What grades does Imperial Pathways Charter serve?
Imperial Pathways Charter reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Imperial County Office of Education.
How many students attend Imperial Pathways Charter?
Imperial Pathways Charter reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imperial Pathways Charter?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 246 students and 10.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Imperial Pathways Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imperial Pathways Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Imperial Pathways Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Imperial Pathways Charter in?
Imperial Pathways Charter is part of Imperial County Office of Education, based in El Centro, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imperial Pathways Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest High (1.9 mi), Desert Oasis High (Continuation) (2.2 mi), Central Union High (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.