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San Luis High School

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

A Yuma Union High School District (4507) high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7380, San Luis, AZ 85349

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$10,302
Chronic Absenteeism55.9%

Students at San Luis High School score 22% 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 Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 San Luis 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average639/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Luis), 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

$55,717

Median home value

$196,800

Median rent

$698/mo

College educated

7.9%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·32 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- San Luis HS SatelliteEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi3Compare →
Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified4.69–121.3 mi166Compare →
Cibola High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available2,411Compare →
Gila Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available2,325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 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

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

About San Luis High School

San Luis High School is a public high school in San Luis, AZ, part of Yuma Union High School District (4507), serving approximately 2,586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about San Luis High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

San Luis High School (SLHS) is a high school located in San Luis, Arizona, United States 2. The institution opened in 2002 and operates as part of the Yuma Union High School District 2. The school's mascot is the sidewinder 2.
Sources (2)
  1. yumaunion.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Luis High School

What grades does San Luis High School serve?

San Luis High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Luis High School?

San Luis High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Luis High School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Luis High School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Luis High School rank in AZ?

San Luis High School ranks #1,445 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is San Luis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Luis 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 San Luis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Luis High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is San Luis High School a charter school?

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

Is San Luis High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,586
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.9%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 85349)
28,810
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
33.7
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 85349; 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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