Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona — 3 schools

1,906
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$10,934
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) operates 3 public schools serving 1,906 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,847 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mohave County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,934 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.9% local, 22.0% state, and 13.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $42,511 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #364 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), and 48.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.3% White, 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Mohave High School accounts for 57.8% of all Colorado River Union High School District (4381) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Colorado River Union High School District (4381)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) school enrollment varies 5.5× across entities

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) school enrollment ranges from 195 students (lowest) to 1,067 students (highest), a spread of 872 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) chronic absenteeism rate is 48.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
22.0%
State
64.9%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
364 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mohave County county, where this district is located.

$1,053
Studio/mo
$1,060
1 BR/mo
$1,365
2 BR/mo
$1,897
3 BR/mo
$2,090
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$42,511
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Colorado River Union High School District (4381).

White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 3
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
48.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

School Enrollment
Mohave High School
1,067
River Valley High School
585
Cruhsd Academy
195

Nearby Districts in Arizona

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Colorado River Union High School District (4381)

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Mesa Unified District (4235) →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) has 3 schools, including 3 high. Total enrollment is 1,906 students.

How much does Colorado River Union High School District (4381) spend per student?

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) spends $10,934 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #364 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?

The average teacher salary in Colorado River Union High School District (4381) is $42,511 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mohave County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) students are 48.3% White, 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?

Colorado River Union High School District (4381) has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #364 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.