- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, AZ
Kofa High School
Federal NCES profile for Kofa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963000996
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kofa High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kofa High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kofa High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
NCES ID 040963000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-218 students YoY
Kofa High School shrank from 2,541 students in 2022-23 to 2,323 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-218 students YoY 040963000996 · Yuma, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,976 enr · 19.6:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: San Luis High School (2,682 students)
Kofa High School shrank from 2,541 students in 2022-23 to 2,323 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Kofa 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
- Gila Ridge Hig
Gila Ridge High School
2,249 students
- This school
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 Kofa High School reports 1,976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kofa High School compares
Kofa 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 33% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,976 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,976
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
White 7.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Kofa High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Kofa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cibola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gila Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kofa 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
- 2,249
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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 (~1,976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kofa High School
How many students attend Kofa High School?
Kofa High School has 1,976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,541 (2022-23) → 2,323 (2023-24), down 218.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kofa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kofa High School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kofa High School?
64.0% of students at Kofa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kofa High School?
The largest demographic group at Kofa High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kofa High School?
Kofa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kofa High School rank among high schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Kofa High School ranks #3 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 Kofa High School, Yuma Union High School District (4507) also operates San Luis High School (2,682 students), Cibola High School (2,434 students), and Gila Ridge High School (2,249 students). See the Yuma Union High School District (4507) district page for the complete list.