For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 9,879 students in Yuma, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Yuma, AZ are Desert View Online School, Yuma Online Distance Academy and Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Yuma, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harvest Preparatory Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yuma, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #44.
Stedy- Arizona Western College
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #55.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: #66.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Gr: 9-12 | 2,325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
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 | 2,411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1010.
Stedy- Cibola High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 2,323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 S Virginia Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-6800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Stedy- Antelope High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9168 South Avenue 36e
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Stedy- Kofa High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1717.
Stedy- San Luis High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North 8th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #1818.
Yuma High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5002
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5002
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Stedy- Yuma High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Stedy- Desert View Academy
Vocational School
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 366-5903
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Stedy- Vista High School Satellite
Vocational School
2350 S Virginia Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1182
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1182
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Yuma
Charter School
1730 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Yuma, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Gr: Inquire with school
Aztec High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 94%
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 57%
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yuma, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Yuma, AZ include Desert View Online School, Yuma Online Distance Academy and Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite.
How many public high schools are located in Yuma?
22 public high schools are located in Yuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma?
Yuma public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yuma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yuma include: Gila Ridge High School vs. Cibola High School, Kofa High School vs. Cibola High School, Cibola High School vs. Gila Ridge High School
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