Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Yuma High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuma High School's student population of 252 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yuma High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuma High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
47%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuma High School's ranking?
Yuma High School is ranked #1176 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuma High School?
The graduation rate of Yuma High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Yuma High School?
252 students attend Yuma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yuma High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yuma High School offer ?
Yuma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yuma High School part of?
Yuma High School is part of Yuma 1 School District.
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