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#1174 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Gila Ridge High School
High School · Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Union High School District (4507) high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7150 E 24TH ST, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gila Ridge High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gila Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,358
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 in Yuma Union High School District (4507)
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| Cibola High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,411 | Compare → |
| Kofa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,323 | Compare → |
| San Luis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,586 | Compare → |
| Vista High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yuma Union High School District (4507)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gila Ridge High School is listed in Yuma Union High School District (4507); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gila Ridge High School
Gila Ridge High School is a public high school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Union High School District (4507), serving approximately 2,325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gila Ridge High School
What grades does Gila Ridge High School serve?
Gila Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gila Ridge High School rank in AZ?
Gila Ridge High School ranks #1,174 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gila Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gila Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gila Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gila Ridge High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gila Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Gila Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gila Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Gila Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (928) 502-6402
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85365)
- 53,149
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85365; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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