- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Centro, CA
Imperial Pathways Charter
Federal NCES profile for Imperial Pathways Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069101014014Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial Pathways Charter earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in El Centro · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.1:1
- large classes for California
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial Pathways Charter has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Pathways Charter ranks #6 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA.
School address
District: Imperial County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069101014014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Imperial Pathways Charter grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 069101014014 · El Centro, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 35.1:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial County Special Education (481 students)
Imperial Pathways Charter grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial Pathways Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imperial Count
Imperial County Special Education
481 students
- This school
Imperial Pathways Charter
246 students
- Valley Academy
Valley Academy
205 students
- Imperial Count 11
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community
11 students
What this shows Imperial Pathways Charter reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial Pathways Charter compares
Imperial Pathways Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.1:1 | ▲ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$89,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Imperial Pathways Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Imperial County Office of Education reports $89,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial Pathways Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial Pathways Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in El Centro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Union High
Standard public school
2,006 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,846 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
138 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Rising High
Alternative education program
20 students 10:1 students per teacher
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial Pathways Charter
How many students attend Imperial Pathways Charter?
Imperial Pathways Charter has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Centro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Pathways Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Pathways Charter is 35.1:1, which is 63% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imperial Pathways Charter?
90.8% of students at Imperial Pathways Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imperial Pathways Charter?
The largest demographic group at Imperial Pathways Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in El Centro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial Pathways Charter?
Imperial Pathways Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Pathways Charter rank among high schools in El Centro?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Pathways Charter ranks #6 of 6 high schools in El Centro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Centro on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial County Office of Education?
Besides Imperial Pathways Charter, Imperial County Office of Education also operates Imperial County Special Education (481 students), Valley Academy (205 students), and Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community (11 students). See the Imperial County Office of Education district page for the complete list.