Imperial High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Imperial High School
Imperial High School is a public high school located in Imperial, California. It is part of the Imperial Unified School District and serves the communities of Imperial, Heber, and Seeley. The school was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest high schools in the state.
Imperial High School offers a comprehensive educational program for its students. The curriculum includes core classes such as English, math, science, and social studies, as well as electives in art, music, and physical education. The school also offers advanced placement classes and college-level courses.
In addition to academics, Imperial High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and student organizations. The school has an active student body and a strong sense of school spirit.
Imperial High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a dedicated faculty and staff, and a strong sense of community among students, parents, and teachers. Imperial High School is proud of its long tradition of excellence and is dedicated to preparing its students for success in college and beyond.
Address:
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251Phone:
(760) 355-3220
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
1,337 students
Overview Imperial High School
Imperial High School serves 1,337 students in grades 9-12.
Imperial High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Imperial High School
Imperial High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Imperial High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.