Enrollment
2,249
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040963002775
Gila Ridge High School — Yuma, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Gila Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gila Ridge High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gila Ridge High School reports 2,249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 81.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 61% above the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 79% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Arizona average and 15% below the national baseline. The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 450 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yuma Union High School District (4507) spends $12,585 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.1% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gila Ridge High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,249 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
— 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 450 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,249 Top 98% in Arizona — larger than 2% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 81.0
Students per teacher 28.5:1 +61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.0% -9% vs state
NCES ID 040963002775
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
White 26.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 450:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Union High School District (4507), which includes Gila Ridge High School.
$12,585
Per student
-16%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,434
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
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Educational Opportunity Center
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Gila Ridge High School
How many students attend Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has 2,249 students enrolled. It is a high school in YUMA, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School is 28.5:1, which is 61% higher than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gila Ridge High School?
44.0% of students at Gila Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gila Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Gila Ridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in YUMA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.