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Kofa High School

High School · Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Yuma, AZ

A Yuma Union High School District (4507) high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3100 S AVENUE A, Yuma, AZ 85364

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation14.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.7:1
District spending per student$10,302
Chronic Absenteeism67.8%

Students at Kofa High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kofa 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$57,497

Median home value

$204,300

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stedy- Kofa HS SatelliteEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Vista High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.3 mi261Compare →
Yuma Online Distance AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.3 mi37Compare →
Yuma Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–120.6 mi488Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 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

Kofa High School is listed in Yuma Union High School District (4507); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kofa High School

Kofa High School is a public high school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Union High School District (4507), serving approximately 2,323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kofa High School

What grades does Kofa High School serve?

Kofa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kofa High School?

Kofa High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kofa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kofa High School is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kofa High School rank in AZ?

Kofa High School ranks #1,520 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kofa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kofa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Kofa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kofa High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kofa High School a charter school?

No, Kofa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kofa High School a Title I school?

No, Kofa High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 85364)
72,125
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
32.7
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 85364; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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