Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Lake Havasu City, Arizona — 9 schools

5,478
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$9,124
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) operates 9 public schools serving 5,478 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,228 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 $9,124 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 58.0% local, 29.1% state, and 12.9% 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 $48,099 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 11/100, ranked #429 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 412.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.8% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Lake Havasu High School accounts for 29.1% of all Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)-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

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) school enrollment ranges from 324 students (lowest) to 1,523 students (highest), a spread of 1,199 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

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) student-counselor ratio is 413:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) chronic absenteeism rate is 45.7% — 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?

12.9%
Federal
29.1%
State
58.0%
Local

Funding Equity

11
Equity Score
429 / 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

$48,099
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 9 schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368).

White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
412.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

School Enrollment
Lake Havasu High School
1,523
Thunderbolt Middle School
734
Starline Elementary School
629
Smoketree Elementary School
543
Jamaica Elementary School
424
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367
Nautilus Elementary School
345
Havasuonline
339
Havasupai Elementary School
324

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 5,478 students.

How much does Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spend per student?

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spends $9,124 per student. The district has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #429 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?

The average teacher salary in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) is $48,099 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?

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 Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) students are 64.8% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #429 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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