Gila Ridge High School

Summary:

Gila Ridge High School is a public high school in Yuma, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 2,309. The school is part of the Yuma Union High School District, which is ranked 253 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gila Ridge High School has consistently performed better than the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 25% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.4% to 96.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Gila Ridge High School has a lower dropout rate compared to the district and state, ranging from 0.8% to 3.4% over the past five years.

While Gila Ridge High School has shown strong performance in certain student subgroups, such as African American and Native American students, the school's racial composition has become increasingly Hispanic, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 33.67% in 2020-2021 to 29.49% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby high schools in the Yuma Union High School District, such as Vista High School and Yuma High School, Gila Ridge High School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, graduation rates, and dropout rates, though the nearby schools have even higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7150 E 24th St
       Yuma, AZ  85365-1179


(928) 502-6402

District: Yuma Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,481 Help


Feeder schools for Gila Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Desert Mesa Elementary School
    James D Price School
    Mary A Otondo Elementary School
    Sunrise Elementary School
Middle:    Castle Dome Middle School
    Ron Watson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  28.3 Help
Number of students:  2,309

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
29.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Gila Ridge High School ranks worse than 67.6% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Yuma Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gila Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (29.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gila Ridge High School is 28.3. 5 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gila Ridge High School employs 81.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gila Ridge High School is $9,481. 4 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gila Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gila Ridge High School 175th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Gila Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Yuma Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Union High School District 253rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gila Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 60.36 173rd 395 56.2%
2010 59.64 167th 403 58.6%
2011 54.25 188th 397 52.6%
2012 57.79 211th 471 55.2%
2013 63.65 193rd 491 60.7%
2014 52.85 197th 394 50.0%
2015 29.71 176th 261 32.6%
2016 33.45 220th 406 45.8%
2017 28.19 260th 416 37.5%
2018 37.18 205th 420 51.2%
2019 41.77 142nd 285 50.2%
2021 36.35 278th 509 45.4%
2022 40.55 205th 464 55.8%
2023 39.71 250th 469 46.7%
2024 28.80 175th 259 32.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.80 230th 374 38.5%
2022 16.34 228th 282 19.1%
2023 96.78 5th 199 97.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 90th 155 41.9%
2021 54.83 108th 422 74.4%
2022 43.35 140th 380 63.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 147th 253 41.9%
2023 41.87 185th 347 46.7%
2024 28.65 119th 168 29.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.81 3rd 5 40.0%
2021 38.11 13th 23 43.5%
2022 54.67 13th 44 70.5%
2023 19.63 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.87 1st 168 99.4%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 200th 354 43.5%
2019 49.46 112th 247 54.7%
2021 34.52 286th 492 41.9%
2022 39.16 222nd 456 51.3%
2023 37.97 228th 406 43.8%
2024 25.27 139th 193 28.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.78 47th 102 53.9%
2022 46.52 79th 125 36.8%
2023 20.18 62nd 74 16.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 200th 370 45.9%
2019 29.51 153rd 238 35.7%
2021 36.96 271st 492 44.9%
2022 38.52 210th 455 53.8%
2023 35.88 253rd 429 41.0%
2024 24.65 144th 207 30.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.00 82nd 146 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.61 52nd 122 57.4%
2021 63.90 60th 306 80.4%
2022 69.52 55th 301 81.7%
2023 65.56 50th 201 75.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.14 166th 311 46.6%
2019 39.21 95th 183 48.1%
2021 37.42 262nd 479 45.3%
2022 38.76 211th 441 52.2%
2023 33.42 239th 379 36.9%
2024 23.72 126th 164 23.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.68 54th 255 78.8%
2023 58.06 44th 128 65.6%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.12 36th 129 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Gila Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 195th 291 33.0%
2019 33.72 143rd 217 34.1%
2021 33.22 291st 448 35.0%
2022 35.11 241st 409 41.1%
2023 36.78 240th 371 35.3%
2024 27.31 131st 174 24.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gila Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 360 20 12 480 8 n/a n/a 0 880
2009 564 40 25 700 10 n/a n/a 0 1339
2010 756 62 36 943 17 n/a n/a 0 1814
2011 789 65 40 934 19 1 1 0 1849
2012 799 66 31 918 16 3 3 0 1836
2013 733 57 32 948 20 3 11 0 1804
2014 732 46 28 961 26 7 9 0 1809
2015 701 43 27 986 23 8 4 0 1792
2016 666 38 21 1022 14 9 6 0 1776
2017 693 40 22 1099 16 10 8 0 1888
2018 702 35 16 1071 8 7 24 0 1863
2019 734 29 20 1166 7 5 25 0 1986
2020 772 36 18 1227 13 5 43 0 2114
2021 703 25 24 1268 18 5 45 0 2088
2022 672 31 15 1373 13 6 48 0 2158
2023 681 35 12 1506 18 5 52 0 2309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gila Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 880 40.4 21.8 49
2009 1339 59.4 22.5 47.1
2010 1814 67.2 26.9 44.9
2011 1849 64.8 28.5 42.9
2012 1836 67.3 27.2 44.9
2013 1804 62.9 28.6 48.7
2014 1809 65.6 27.5 44.9
2015 1792 68.0 26.3 44.5
2016 1776 66.0 26.9 47.5
2017 1888 70.0 26.9 55.7
2018 1863 71.4 26.0 55.9
2019 1986 71.8 27.6 55.9
2020 2114 76.8 27.5 56
2021 2088 80.8 25.8 n/a
2022 2158 83.7 25.7 56
2023 2309 81.3 28.3 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gila Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 880 40.4 21.8 49
2009 1339 59.4 22.5 47.1
2010 1814 67.2 26.9 44.9
2011 1849 64.8 28.5 42.9
2012 1836 67.3 27.2 44.9
2013 1804 62.9 28.6 48.7
2014 1809 65.6 27.5 44.9
2015 1792 68.0 26.3 44.5
2016 1776 66.0 26.9 47.5
2017 1888 70.0 26.9 55.7
2018 1863 71.4 26.0 55.9
2019 1986 71.8 27.6 55.9
2020 2114 76.8 27.5 56
2021 2088 80.8 25.8 n/a
2022 2158 83.7 25.7 56
2023 2309 81.3 28.3 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gila Ridge High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $353 (4.4%) $302 (3.8%) $1,008 (12.6%) $5,244 (65.8%) $2,070 (26.0%) $7,314 (91.8%) $7,970
2021 $416 (4.8%) $563 (6.5%) $1,395 (16.0%) $5,952 (68.4%) $1,766 (20.3%) $7,719 (88.7%) $8,698
2022 $783 (8.3%) $402 (4.2%) $1,968 (20.8%) $6,538 (69.0%) $1,758 (18.5%) $8,296 (87.5%) $9,481

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gila Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 250th of 469 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gila Ridge High School)2742
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Union High School District)1428
 14%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gila Ridge High School)3027
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Yuma Union High School District)2121
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19862309
 16.3%
African American2935
 20.7%
American Indian718
 157.1%
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic11661506
 29.2%
Pacific Islander55
White734681
 7.2%
Two or More Races2552
 108%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%54.9%
 1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,309 students attended Gila Ridge High School.

Students at Gila Ridge High School are 65% Hispanic, 29% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Gila Ridge High School ranks 175th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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