- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Lake Havasu High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Havasu High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040428000433
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Havasu High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Havasu High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Havasu High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-195 students YoY
Lake Havasu High School shrank from 1,813 students in 2022-23 to 1,618 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-195 students YoY 040428000433 · Lake Havasu City, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,523 enr · 21.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students)
Lake Havasu High School shrank from 1,813 students in 2022-23 to 1,618 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lake Havasu High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- Thunderbolt Mi
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- Smoketree Elem 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- Jamaica Elemen 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- Oro Grande Cla 367
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367 students
What this shows Lake Havasu High School reports 1,523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Havasu High School compares
Lake Havasu 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,523
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,884
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
437
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Lake Havasu High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Havasu High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoketree Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamaica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Havasu High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Lake Havasu City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Havasu High School
How many students attend Lake Havasu High School?
Lake Havasu High School has 1,523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,813 (2022-23) → 1,618 (2023-24), down 195.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Havasu High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Havasu High School is 21.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Havasu High School?
24.0% of students at Lake Havasu High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Havasu High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Havasu High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Havasu High School?
Lake Havasu High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Havasu High School rank among high schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Havasu High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Lake Havasu High School, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students), Starline Elementary School (629 students), and Smoketree Elementary School (543 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.