Enrollment
1,040
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040963000997
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yuma High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yuma High School
Yuma High School is a higher-need, large high school in Yuma, Arizona, enrolling 1,040 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Arizona schools and 46% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,040 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma Union High School District (4507) spends $9,544 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Yuma Union High School District (4507) also operates San Luis High School (2,682 students) and Cibola High School (2,434 students) alongside Yuma 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 Yuma High School compares
Yuma 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,544
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma Union High School District (4507), which includes Yuma High School.
$9,544
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- 2,682
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (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 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.
Is Yuma High School a good school?
Yuma High School earns 30/100 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. 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 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.
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