Kofa High School

3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,473 students in grades 9-12, Kofa 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Kofa High School's student population of 2,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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School Rankings

Kofa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1520 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
32%
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15%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
90%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
7%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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93%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #1520 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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?
2,473 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 (4507).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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