Enrollment
228
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yuma, CO
Yuma High School
Federal NCES profile for Yuma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080001601821
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuma High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuma High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO.
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080001601821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yuma High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yuma High School
Yuma High School is a mid-sized high school in Yuma, Colorado, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (37%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Yuma 1 School District spends $11,717 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students) and Yuma Middle School (223 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 Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$11,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 37.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Yuma High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yuma 1 School District, which includes Yuma High School.
$11,717
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth P Morris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Indians Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yuma High School
How many students attend Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yuma, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuma High School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yuma High School?
44.3% of students at Yuma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuma High School?
The largest demographic group at Yuma High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Yuma, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yuma High School rank among public schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuma High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yuma on the city page.
Is Yuma High School a good school?
Yuma High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 1 School District?
Besides Yuma High School, Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students), Yuma Middle School (223 students), and Little Indians Preschool (41 students). See the Yuma 1 School District district page for the complete list.
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