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Kofa High School

3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364

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Tel: (928) 502-5400

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Kofa High School serves 2,477 students in grades 9-12.

Kofa High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kofa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Kofa High School's student population of 2,477 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,477 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

103 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kofa High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kofa High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1520 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Kofa High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

13%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kofa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kofa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kofa High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

90%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kofa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Kofa High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

93%

76%

This chart display graduation rate of Kofa High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)

62%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kofa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

92%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Yuma Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kofa High School's ranking?

Kofa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What schools are Kofa High School often compared to?

Kofa 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?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Kofa High School?

The graduation rate of Kofa High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.

How many students attend Kofa High School?

2,477 students attend Kofa High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Kofa High School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Kofa High School?

Kofa High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Kofa High School offer ?

Kofa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Kofa High School part of?

Kofa High School is part of Yuma Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,477 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education