Mohave High School is the high school for Bullhead City, Arizona. It is operated by the Colorado River Union High School District.
Serving 1,067 students in grades 9-12, Mohave 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mohave High School serves the northern part of Bullhead City, AZ, covering approximately 457.6 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohave High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mohave High School's student population of 1,067 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,067 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mohave 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 Mohave High School is 0.58, 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
#1273 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold, Forest Green
School Mascot
Thunderbirds; T-birds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mohave High School's ranking?
Mohave High School is ranked #1273 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mohave High School often compared to?
Mohave High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mohave High School?
The graduation rate of Mohave High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mohave High School?
1,067 students attend Mohave High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mohave High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mohave High School?
Mohave High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mohave High School offer ?
Mohave High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mohave High School part of?
Mohave High School is part of Colorado River Union High School District (4381).
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