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Yuma Union High School District (4507)

3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364-7928
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Yuma Union High School District (4507) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 11,369 students in Yuma Union High School District (4507). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Yuma Union High School District (4507) have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
11,369 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
438 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yuma Union High School District (4507), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#368 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
35%
27%
40%
5%
24%
89%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
87%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
10%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,229 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,028
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,229
$11,323

Best Yuma Union High School District (4507) ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #33.
Cibola High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,411 students
Rank: #44.
Kofa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,323 students
Rank: #55.
San Luis High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 North Eighth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 502-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,586 students
Rank: #66.
Yuma High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5002
Grades: 9-12
| 1,122 students
Rank: #77.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 S Virginia Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerton High School
1093 W Jefferson St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-6153
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Yuma Union High School District (4507) manages 8 public schools serving 11,369 students.
What is the rank of Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Yuma Union High School District (4507) is ranked #358 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
87% of Yuma Union High School District (4507) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Yuma Union High School District (4507) has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Yuma Union High School District (4507)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,229 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 11,369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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