Enrollment
1,523
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040428000433
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Havasu High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Havasu High School
Lake Havasu High School is a large high school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, enrolling 1,523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,523 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) spends $8,219 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 577 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,523 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lake Havasu City's high schools, it stands alongside Telesis Preparatory Academy (63 students): Lake Havasu High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Thunderbolt Middle School (734 students) and Starline Elementary School (629 students) alongside Lake Havasu High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Havasu High School compares
Lake Havasu High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), which includes Lake Havasu High School.
$8,219
Per student
-37%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 29.1%
Federal 12.9%
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.
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
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Havasu High School a good school?
Lake Havasu High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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