Cibola High School is a high school for the west side of Yuma, Arizona, United States. It was the third high school opened by the Yuma Union High School District upon its 1988 establishment. The name derives from the Seven Cities of Gold, also known as "Cibola."
Serving 2,411 students in grades 9-12, Cibola High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cibola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cibola High School's student population of 2,411 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cibola High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cibola High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cibola High School's ranking?
Cibola High School is ranked #973 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cibola High School often compared to?
Cibola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gila Ridge High School, Kofa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cibola High School?
The graduation rate of Cibola High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Cibola High School?
2,411 students attend Cibola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cibola High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cibola High School?
Cibola High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cibola High School offer ?
Cibola High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cibola High School part of?
Cibola High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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