- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Imperial, CA
Imperial High
Federal NCES profile for Imperial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061821002243
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Imperial, CA.
School address
District: Imperial Unified · California
NCES ID 061821002243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Imperial High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061821002243 · Imperial, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,439 enr · 24.8:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank M. Wright Middle (1,116 students)
Imperial High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Imperial High
1,439 students
- Frank M. Wrigh
Frank M. Wright Middle
1,116 students
- Ben Hulse Elem
Ben Hulse Elementary
838 students
- Imperial Cross
Imperial Cross Elementary
760 students
- T. L. Waggoner
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
613 students
- Imperial Ave. 28
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
28 students
What this shows Imperial High reports 1,439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial High compares
Imperial High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,439 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,439
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 8.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Imperial High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Imperial Unified reports $14,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank M. Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T. L. Waggoner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Imperial
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial High
How many students attend Imperial High?
Imperial High has 1,439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imperial, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,362 (2022-23) → 1,378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imperial High?
44.3% of students at Imperial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imperial High?
The largest demographic group at Imperial High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Imperial, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial High?
Imperial High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imperial High rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Imperial, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial Unified?
Besides Imperial High, Imperial Unified also operates Frank M. Wright Middle (1,116 students), Ben Hulse Elementary (838 students), and Imperial Cross Elementary (760 students). See the Imperial Unified district page for the complete list.