San Luis High School

Summary:

San Luis High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Luis, Arizona, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below state and district averages on standardized tests.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18% of 11th-grade students at San Luis High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 11%, compared to 30% statewide. The school's performance on science assessments is also low, with only 3% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate of 93.6%, this is still slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 0.5% to 3.1%, generally higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Yuma Online Distance Academy and Desert View Middle & High School generally perform better than San Luis High School on academic measures. For example, Yuma Online Distance Academy had 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 25% at San Luis High School. The school's location in a relatively isolated border town and the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to the challenges faced by San Luis High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1250 North Eighth Avenue
       San Luis, AZ  85349


(928) 502-6100

District: Yuma Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,499 Help


Feeder schools for San Luis High School:

Elementary:    Arizona Desert Elementary School
    Cesar Chavez Elementary
    Desert View Elementary
    Educational Pastor Elementary 4
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Middle:    San Luis Middle School
    Southwest Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.2 Help
Number of students:  2,586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.1%
Two or more races:
0.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Compare Details San Luis High School ranks worse than 95.9% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 5 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 11.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Luis 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 San Luis High School has the largest high school student body size in the Yuma Union High School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Luis High School is 25.2, which is the 4th best among 5 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Luis High School is $9,499, which is the 4th highest among 5 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Luis High School:

SchoolDigger ranks San Luis High School 259th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See San Luis High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Yuma Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Union High School District 272nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Luis High School

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Rank History for all students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.96 249th 395 37.0%
2010 32.47 273rd 403 32.3%
2011 30.21 271st 397 31.7%
2012 39.43 290th 471 38.4%
2013 42.35 277th 491 43.6%
2014 33.38 268th 394 32.0%
2015 19.13 230th 261 11.9%
2016 22.58 285th 406 29.8%
2017 21.43 303rd 416 27.2%
2018 20.25 315th 420 25.0%
2019 16.99 243rd 285 14.7%
2021 30.18 319th 509 37.3%
2022 22.84 327th 464 29.5%
2023 26.64 330th 469 29.6%
2024 11.37 259th 270 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.70 24th 312 92.3%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.76 120th 155 22.6%
2021 65.79 59th 422 86.0%
2022 35.94 184th 380 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.82 260th 347 25.1%
2024 12.95 167th 172 2.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.07 2nd 5 60.0%
2019 49.07 1st 1 0.0%
2021 54.98 7th 23 69.6%
2022 33.55 21st 44 52.3%
2023 29.97 6th 10 40.0%
2024 48.07 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.15 295th 354 16.7%
2019 15.14 216th 247 12.6%
2021 29.12 324th 492 34.1%
2022 25.00 304th 456 33.3%
2023 30.07 280th 406 31.0%
2024 9.24 195th 200 2.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.54 104th 125 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 272nd 370 26.5%
2019 15.50 212th 238 10.9%
2021 31.86 301st 492 38.8%
2022 23.66 311th 455 31.6%
2023 24.47 309th 429 28.0%
2024 8.84 214th 219 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.28 225th 311 27.7%
2019 24.31 137th 183 25.1%
2021 36.30 273rd 479 43.0%
2022 27.89 298th 441 32.4%
2023 29.66 255th 379 32.7%
2024 13.08 159th 170 6.5%
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Rank History for White students at San Luis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.81 136th 409 66.7%
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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 San Luis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 1 0 1320 0 n/a n/a 0 1321
2005 4 1 0 1811 0 n/a n/a 0 1816
2006 2 0 0 1945 0 n/a n/a 0 1947
2007 4 0 1 2146 0 n/a n/a 0 2151
2008 3 0 0 2308 0 n/a n/a 0 2311
2009 4 2 0 2414 0 n/a n/a 0 2420
2010 1 3 1 2497 0 n/a n/a 0 2502
2011 2 0 0 2588 1 0 0 0 2591
2012 1 0 2 2649 2 0 0 0 2654
2013 3 0 2 2638 1 0 0 0 2644
2014 2 0 2 2591 2 0 1 0 2598
2015 4 0 2 2638 0 0 0 0 2644
2016 9 0 1 2651 1 0 0 0 2662
2017 5 0 1 2925 0 0 0 0 2931
2018 5 1 1 3066 0 0 1 0 3074
2019 3 1 2 2853 0 0 0 0 2859
2020 29 0 1 2700 0 0 0 0 2730
2021 3 0 1 2615 1 0 0 0 2620
2022 4 0 0 2474 1 0 0 0 2479
2023 5 0 0 2566 0 0 0 0 2571
2024 3 0 0 2582 0 0 1 0 2586

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 San Luis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1321 60.1 22.0 94.5
2005 1816 74.3 24.4 99.8
2006 1947 89.7 21.7 1.2
2007 2151 91.2 23.6 87.7
2008 2311 98.9 23.4 99.9
2009 2420 97.1 24.9 99.9
2010 2502 89.5 27.9 99.9
2011 2591 88.6 29.2 79
2012 2654 97.2 27.2 99.9
2013 2644 100.1 26.4 99.9
2014 2598 94.5 27.4 99.9
2015 2644 91.0 29.0 0
2016 2662 91.0 29.2 99.9
2017 2931 101.6 28.8 99.9
2018 3074 97.4 31.5 82
2019 2859 111.8 25.5 82
2020 2730 110.2 24.7 58.9
2021 2620 106.6 24.5 n/a
2022 2479 102.2 24.2 59
2023 2571 100.8 25.5 59
2024 2586 102.3 25.2 n/a

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 San Luis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1321 60.1 22.0 94.5
2005 1816 74.3 24.4 99.8
2006 1947 89.7 21.7 1.2
2007 2151 91.2 23.6 87.7
2008 2311 98.9 23.4 99.9
2009 2420 97.1 24.9 99.9
2010 2502 89.5 27.9 99.9
2011 2591 88.6 29.2 79
2012 2654 97.2 27.2 99.9
2013 2644 100.1 26.4 99.9
2014 2598 94.5 27.4 99.9
2015 2644 91.0 29.0 0
2016 2662 91.0 29.2 99.9
2017 2931 101.6 28.8 99.9
2018 3074 97.4 31.5 82
2019 2859 111.8 25.5 82
2020 2730 110.2 24.7 58.9
2021 2620 106.6 24.5 n/a
2022 2479 102.2 24.2 59
2023 2571 100.8 25.5 59
2024 2586 102.3 25.2 n/a

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 San Luis 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 $290 (3.7%) $323 (4.1%) $902 (11.4%) $4,287 (54.4%) $2,988 (37.9%) $7,275 (92.2%) $7,887
2021 $479 (5.4%) $648 (7.3%) $1,606 (18.2%) $5,965 (67.5%) $1,739 (19.7%) $7,704 (87.2%) $8,831
2022 $870 (9.2%) $420 (4.4%) $2,161 (22.7%) $6,463 (68.0%) $1,746 (18.4%) $8,209 (86.4%) $9,499

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Luis High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 330th of 469 High schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (San Luis High School)722
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Yuma Union High School District)1428
 14%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (San Luis High School)1719
 2%
   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 Students28592571
 10.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic28532566
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White35
 66.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%59%
 23%


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Students at San Luis High School are 100% Hispanic.

San Luis High School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Arizona high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,586 students attended San Luis High School.


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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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