Imperial Beach Charter

650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 788 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imperial Beach Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Imperial Beach Charter's student population of 788 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
788 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Imperial Beach Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imperial Beach Charter is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5770 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Imperial Beach Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Imperial Beach Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Imperial Beach Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Imperial Beach Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
23%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Imperial Beach Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Imperial Beach Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Imperial Beach Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Beach Charter's ranking?
Imperial Beach Charter is ranked #5770 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Imperial Beach Charter often compared to?
Imperial Beach Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, San Diego Scpa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Imperial Beach Charter?
788 students attend Imperial Beach Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Imperial Beach Charter students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imperial Beach Charter?
Imperial Beach Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Imperial Beach Charter offer ?
Imperial Beach Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Imperial Beach Charter part of?
Imperial Beach Charter is part of South Bay Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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