At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Imperial Pathways Charter is a public high serving grades 9–12 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 246 students. It is part of the Imperial County Office of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictImperial County Office of Education
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069101014014
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment246
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino97.6%
Black / African American1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.0%
Hispanic
97.6%
Black
1.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.