Imperial County Office of Education’s schools enrolled 958 students in the 2023-24 school year, 11.4% more than the previous year, according to the California Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 62% of them were boys, and 38% were girls.
Imperial County Office of Education covers four schools within Imperial County with its main office in El Centro.
Among the four schools in Imperial County Office of Education, Imperial County Special Education recorded the highest enrollment of 491 students in the 2023-24 school year.
After peaking at 6.3 million in the early 2000s, public school enrollment in California has marked its seventh consecutive decline in the 2023-24 school year, with projections indicating it could fall to approximately 5.2 million by the 2033-34 school year. This trend is attributed to lower birth rates, slowed immigration, and families relocating out of state due to high housing costs. Rural and coastal districts have been particularly affected, facing tough decisions such as school closures and staffing reductions.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Imperial County Special Education | 491 |
| Imperial Pathways Charter | 241 |
| Valley Academy | 219 |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/Community | 7 |
