For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,467 students in Imperial, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial, CA are Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School and Imperial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Imperial have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Imperial, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Imperial High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Imperial, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Imperial, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial, CA include Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School and Imperial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Imperial?
2 public high schools are located in Imperial.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial?
Imperial public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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