- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, AZ
Gila Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Gila Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963002775
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gila Ridge High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gila Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gila Ridge High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
NCES ID 040963002775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Gila Ridge High School held near 2,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 81.4 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040963002775 · Yuma, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,249 enr · 27.8:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: San Luis High School (2,682 students)
Gila Ridge High School held near 2,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 81.4 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gila Ridge 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
- Cibola High Sc
Cibola High School
2,434 students
- This school
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 Gila Ridge High School reports 2,249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gila Ridge High School compares
Gila Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,249 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,249
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% 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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Gila Ridge High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Gila Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cibola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kofa High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gila Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,434
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~2,249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,309 (2022-23) → 2,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School is 27.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Gila Ridge High School rank among high schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Gila Ridge High School ranks #7 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 Gila Ridge High School, Yuma Union High School District (4507) also operates San Luis High School (2,682 students), Cibola High School (2,434 students), and Kofa High School (1,976 students). See the Yuma Union High School District (4507) district page for the complete list.