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Lake Havasu High School

High School · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Lake Havasu City, AZ

A Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2675 PALO VERDE BLVD S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$8,884
Chronic Absenteeism54.8%

Students at Lake Havasu High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Lake Havasu 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,753/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Havasu City), 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

$57,531

Median home value

$313,300

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Telesis Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.29–120.2 mi60Compare →
HavasuonlineEnrollment path unverified4.06–120.8 mi220Compare →
Wave-central CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–122.1 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$8,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Havasu High School is listed in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Havasu High School

Lake Havasu High School is a public high school in Lake Havasu City, AZ, part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), serving approximately 1,618 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,427 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Lake Havasu High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lake Havasu High School is a high school located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, operating under the Lake Havasu Unified School District (LHUSD) 2. The district comprises eight schools, including six elementary schools, one middle school, and the high school, with a total enrollment of 5,112 students as of May 15, 2026 1. Lake Havasu High School reports a graduation rate of 86% 2. Recent district news highlights various staff recognitions, including multiple recipients of the Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award from the K-12 Foundation between 2023 and 2026 1. Notable student achievements include Lake Havasu High School music students participating in the Northwest AZ Regional Band and Choir event in Kingman, AZ 1. Additionally, the high school placed 10th in a national stock market competition involving over 4,000 students from all 50 states, earning a trip to Washington D.C. 1. The average teacher salary for the district was $56,014 in fiscal year 2026, an increase from $52,843 in the prior year 1.
Sources (2)
  1. havasu.k12.az.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Havasu High School

What grades does Lake Havasu High School serve?

Lake Havasu High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Havasu High School?

Lake Havasu High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,618 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Havasu High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Havasu High School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Havasu High School rank in AZ?

Lake Havasu High School ranks #1,427 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Lake Havasu High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Havasu High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lake Havasu High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Havasu High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lake Havasu High School a charter school?

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

Is Lake Havasu High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.8%
Phone
(928) 854-5001
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 86403)
18,399
Area median age
50.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 86403; 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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