- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, AZ
Cibola High School
Federal NCES profile for Cibola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963001388
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cibola High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cibola High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cibola High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
NCES ID 040963001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
Cibola High School shrank from 2,546 students in 2022-23 to 2,411 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.6 → 90.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-135 students YoY 040963001388 · Yuma, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,434 enr · 25.6:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: San Luis High School (2,682 students)
Cibola High School shrank from 2,546 students in 2022-23 to 2,411 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 95.6 → 90.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cibola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Luis High
San Luis High School
2,682 students
- This school
Cibola High School
2,434 students
- Gila Ridge Hig
Gila Ridge High School
2,249 students
- Kofa High Scho
Kofa High School
1,976 students
- Yuma High Scho 1,040
Yuma High School
1,040 students
- Vista High Sch 175
Vista High School
175 students
What this shows Cibola High School reports 2,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cibola High School compares
Cibola High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 51% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,434 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,434
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 9.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Cibola High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Union High School District (4507) reports $10,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cibola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gila Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kofa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cibola High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,249
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cibola High School
How many students attend Cibola High School?
Cibola High School has 2,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,546 (2022-23) → 2,411 (2023-24), down 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cibola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cibola High School is 25.6:1, which is 51% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cibola High School?
48.0% of students at Cibola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cibola High School?
The largest demographic group at Cibola High School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cibola High School?
Cibola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cibola High School rank among high schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Cibola High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Besides Cibola High School, Yuma Union High School District (4507) also operates San Luis High School (2,682 students), Gila Ridge High School (2,249 students), and Kofa High School (1,976 students). See the Yuma Union High School District (4507) district page for the complete list.