Top Rankings
Yuma Union High School District (4507) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 11,217 students in Yuma Union High School District (4507). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Yuma Union High School District (4507) have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
11,217 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
473 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yuma Union High School District (4507), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
87%
49%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
10%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,354 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,164
$11,558
Spending / Student
$9,354
$11,459
Best Yuma Union High School District (4507) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Cibola High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
San Luis High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North Eighth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 502-6100
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 502-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
Kofa High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3150 S. Avenue A Building C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-6800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Yuma High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1093 W Jefferson St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-3850
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 11,217 students.
What is the rank of Yuma Union High School District (4507)?
Yuma Union High School District (4507) is ranked #446 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Yuma Union High School District (4507)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,354 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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