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Enrollment
2,249
High
DISTRICT 1,402 · STATE 631
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YUMA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4507)·NCES 040963002775
Gila Ridge High School
7150 E 24TH ST, YUMA, AZ 85365 · (928) 502-6400 · Yuma County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL2,249 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 30% of Arizona public high schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public high schools
Student : Teacher
24.6:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 565 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 570 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 562 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 552 | 25% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
34.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +7.0pp since 2017
Math
19.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -8.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 19 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 8 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.0% | 19.0% |
| 2023-24 | 36.0% | 18.0% |
| 2022-23 | 39.0% | 19.0% |
| 2021-22 | 42.0% | 27.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 13.0% |
| 2018-19 | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| 2017-18 | 27.0% | 27.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Gila Ridge High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Yuma County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 19.0% | #180 of 268 ▲ 7 | #2 of 7 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #156 of 267 ▼ 11 | #2 of 7 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -8.0pp | #21 of 220 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,249 | #34 of 510 | #3 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.6:1 | #266 of 279 | #5 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.7% | #194 of 284 | #1 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.7% | #46 of 128 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,249
+161 (+8%) vs 2020
+22% since 2010-11, when it was 1,849
Student : Teacher
24.6:1
was 26.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,249 | 91.6 | 24.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,325 | 81.4 | 28.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 2,309 | 81.4 | 28.4:1 | 55% (1,268) |
| 2020-21 | 2,088 | 80 | 26.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,863 | 71.4 | 26.1:1 | 56% (1,042) |
| 2015-16 | 1,776 | 65 | 27.3:1 | 48% (844) |
| 2010-11 | 1,849 | 64 | 28.9:1 | 43% (794) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gila Ridge High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (1,863 to 2,249); teachers up 28% (71.4 to 91.6).
About Gila Ridge High School
Gila Ridge High School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in YUMA, Arizona. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 2,249 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 631-student average for high schools in Arizona, enrollment here is 256% higher.
Enrollment across the 8 schools in Yuma Union High School District (4507) totals 11,217 students.
At Gila Ridge High School, Hispanic students make up 69% of the student body. It is also 27% White and 2% multiracial. For comparison, Yuma County is about 65% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 46% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Staffing totals 91.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1. On average, high schools in Arizona have 20.2:1, compared with 24.6:1 here.
Measured against Arizona public high schools, Gila Ridge High School receives a C. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
County data help place the school in context: in Yuma County, the median household income is $62,876, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. In all, Yuma County has 89 public schools and roughly 38,800 students.
Nearby, STEDY- Gila Ridge HS Satellite is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Gila Ridge High School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Gila Ridge High School is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe.
Gila Ridge High School's enrollment climbed from 2,088 in 2020-21 to 2,249 in 2024-25. Students per teacher fell from 26.1 in 2020-21 to 24.6 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Yuma County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
211,741
Census ACS
Median income
$62,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
89
38,800 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Yuma Union High School District (4507)
- San Luis High SchoolHigh · 2,682 students
- Cibola High SchoolHigh · 2,434 students
- Kofa High SchoolHigh · 1,976 students
- Yuma High SchoolHigh · 1,040 students
- Somerton High SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Vista High SchoolHigh · 175 students
Other schools in YUMA
- Cibola High SchoolHigh · 2,434 students
- Kofa High SchoolHigh · 1,976 students
- Harvest Preparatory AcademyCombined · 1,068 students
- Yuma High SchoolHigh · 1,040 students
- Castle Dome Middle SchoolMiddle · 939 students
- Mary A Otondo Elementary SchoolElementary · 893 students
Nearby schools
- STEDY- Gila Ridge HS Satellite0.0 mi · 2
- Desert Mesa Elementary School0.3 mi · 876
- STEDY- Arizona Western College0.9 mi · 4
- Mary A Otondo Elementary School1.2 mi · 893
- Castle Dome Middle School1.3 mi · 939
- Ron Watson Middle School2.7 mi · 548
Frequently asked questions
About Gila Ridge High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School enrolls approximately 2,249 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Gila Ridge High School serve?
Gila Ridge High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Gila Ridge High School have?
Gila Ridge High School employs 92 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Gila Ridge High School?
Student demographics at Gila Ridge High School are roughly 27% White, 69% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School is overseen by Yuma Union High School District (4507) in Yuma County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.