Imperial High School

The Imperial High School Staff makes a daily comImperial High School is located in the city of Imperial, approximately 111 miles east of San Diego and approximately 210 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Imperial County sustains a desert climate. Winter low temperatures average around 45º and summer highs are around 100º.

Imperial Unified School District is the oldest district in the Imperial Valley. It was formed in 1902 and produced its first graduating class in 1906. The district educates students in grades kindergarten through twelve on a traditional calendar system. There are currently three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one continuation school in the district. Imperial Unified School District is committed to providing a strong instructional program for all students to ensure excellence in education. This excellence can be seen in the staff who play such a vital role in providing a quality educational program.

Imperial High School, a California Distinguished School, is located in the city of Imperial. The school opened its doors in 1956 to grades nine through twelve. Teachers, staff, and administrators continue to act on the principle that students come first. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every student and providing the most comprehensive educational experience. This dedication of students and staff has paid off significantly; Imperial High School received a six year accreditation in its 2006 WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) review, a second Distinguished School Award in 2007, and the National Ed Trust Foundation awarded Imperial High School with the “Dispelling a Myth” award in 2006. In 2007, Imperial High School was named to the Honor Roll of the California Business for Education Excellence Foundation, “Just for the Kids, California.” This award is given to schools who close the achievement gap.

Imperial High School also appeared in the US News and World Report Magazine, in the Best High Schools in America Edition. They were in the silver medal category, which is the Top 500 schools in the nation. Commitment to provide the best educational program possible for our students. We are dedicated to ensuring that our school is a welcoming, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics as well as positive values. We will provide students with standards-based courses that challenge them to reach their maximum potential.