- Enrollment
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, AZ
Yuma High School
Federal NCES profile for Yuma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963000997
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuma High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuma High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Arizona
NCES ID 040963000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Yuma High School held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040963000997 · Yuma, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 24.8:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: San Luis High School (2,682 students)
Yuma High School held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Yuma 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
- Kofa High Scho
Kofa High School
1,976 students
- This school 1,040
Yuma High School
1,040 students
- Vista High Sch 175
Vista High School
175 students
What this shows Yuma High School reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuma High School compares
Yuma 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 46% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
91.3%
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
$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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
White 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Yuma High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Yuma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cibola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gila Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kofa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuma 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
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~1,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yuma High School
How many students attend Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,147 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School is 24.8:1, which is 46% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yuma High School?
71.9% of students at Yuma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuma High School?
The largest demographic group at Yuma High School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Yuma High School rank among high schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #6 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 Yuma 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.