Top 10 Best Imperial County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 13,090 students in Imperial County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA are Aurora High (Continuation School), Sam Webb Continuation and Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Imperial County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Imperial County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brawley Union High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Imperial County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
522 W. Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
522 W. Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
480 N. Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Central Union High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,927 students
Rank: #99.
Imperial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #1010.
Holtville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Olive Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #1111.
Calexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,903 students
Rank: #1212.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W. Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 S. Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1414.
San Pasqual Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rt.1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #1515.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1616.
West Shores High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2381 Shore Hawk Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 W. Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
253 E. Ross Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1919.
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/community
Alternative School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2020.
Imperial County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-6428
Grades: K-12
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Union Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2345 S. Second St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Pathways Charter
Charter School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Valley Rop
Vocational School
687 State St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Rising High School
Alternative School
1302 S. Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Grades: 9-10
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance
Alternative School
104 Magnolia Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Imperial County, CA

Imperial County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1302 South Third St
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
824 Blair Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3950
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1150 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2430
Grades: 10-11
| 6 students
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
2295 West Vaughn Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
Grades: K-5
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA include Aurora High (Continuation School), Sam Webb Continuation and Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School.
How many public high schools are located in Imperial County, CA?
26 public high schools are located in Imperial County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial County, CA?
Imperial County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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