Enrollment
585
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mohave Valley, AZ
River Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for River Valley 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 040008200006
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mohave Valley · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 585
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mohave Valley, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040008200006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-17% vs state
What stands out at River Valley High School
River Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Mohave Valley, Arizona, enrolling 585 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #292, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Colorado River Union High School District (4381) spends $9,234 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Colorado River Union High School District (4381) also operates Mohave High School (1,067 students) and Cruhsd Academy (195 students) alongside River Valley 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 River Valley High School compares
River Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$9,234
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, River Valley High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado River Union High School District (4381), which includes River Valley High School.
$9,234
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 22.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 River Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cruhsd Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley High School
How many students attend River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has 585 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mohave Valley, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Valley High School?
40.0% of students at River Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at River Valley High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Mohave Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Valley High School rank among public schools in Mohave Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mohave Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mohave Valley on the city page.
Is River Valley High School a good school?
River Valley High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Colorado River Union High School District (4381)?
Besides River Valley High School, Colorado River Union High School District (4381) also operates Mohave High School (1,067 students) and Cruhsd Academy (195 students). See the Colorado River Union High School District (4381) district page for the complete list.
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