Gila Ridge High School is a public high school in Yuma, Arizona, United States. Gila Ridge is 1 of 7 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District. It opened to freshman and sophomores for the 2007???8 school year. The school's mascot are the Hawks.
Serving 2,249 students in grades 9-12, Gila Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gila Ridge High School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 315.5 square miles. Families in this zone should expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 35.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gila Ridge High School's student population of 2,249 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,249 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gila Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gila Ridge High School is 0.45, 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
#1041 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Powder blue, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gila Ridge High School's ranking?
Gila Ridge High School is ranked #1041 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gila Ridge High School often compared to?
Gila Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cibola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gila Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Gila Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Gila Ridge High School?
2,249 students attend Gila Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gila Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gila Ridge High School offer ?
Gila Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gila Ridge High School part of?
Gila Ridge High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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