Top Rankings
Imperial Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,794 students in Imperial Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Imperial Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,794 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Imperial Unified School District, which is ranked #592 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#555 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,429
$26,022
Spending / Student
$16,910
$22,604
Best Imperial Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 South D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Imperial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Gr: K-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,794 students.
What is the rank of Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District is ranked #592 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Unified School District?
91% of Imperial Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Imperial Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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