Yuma High School is the oldest high school in Yuma, Arizona.
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, Yuma 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 95% 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: 1,122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuma High School's student population of 1,122 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yuma High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuma High School is 0.19, 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
#1419 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Criminal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuma High School's ranking?
Yuma High School is ranked #1419 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Yuma High School often compared to?
Yuma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kofa High School, Gila Ridge 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 35% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuma High School?
The graduation rate of Yuma High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Yuma High School?
1,122 students attend Yuma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yuma High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuma High School?
Yuma High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yuma High School offer ?
Yuma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yuma High School part of?
Yuma High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
In what neighborhood is Yuma High School located?
Yuma High School is located in the Yuma Townsite neighborhood of Yuma, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Yuma Townsite.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2007
Diz skool iz tha bomb! there'z no skool dat can top us cuz we r the one and only criminals. What else could be better than uz? Thiz skool iz fun 2 hang out wit ur friendz. Some of the teachers are great but there are others that are juss plain strict. You learn alot there especially when your wit friendz. The only thing i dont like are the security guards. They get you in trouble for no reason or for the slightest thing. They are to delicate. Us crims need securities we could be cool wit and fun to hang around. Everyone i know dat used to go there during the '90s said YHS was the best place to be because the school used to hold games for valentines and other holidays. Everyone used to get along even with the security guards! Now everything seems boring except when your around wit friends. I TRULY WISH things could be like Yuma High was during the years 95 and so on wit all that fun going around at the same time everyone learned with there friends. How is it possible that the school changed fun for strictness. Were CRIMINALS we need fun around us to get us to work!!!!
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