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Yuma High School

Summary:

Yuma High School is a public high school in Yuma, Colorado, serving 264 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Yuma 1 School District, which is ranked 76 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yuma High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 45.08% White, 53.79% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. This diversity is higher compared to the nearby Lone Star Undivided High School, which has a student body that is 79.55% White. However, Yuma High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in SAT Reading and Writing (51%) and SAT Mathematics (35%) were below the state averages of 58% and 31%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.58% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 31.82% at Lone Star Undivided High School.

Interestingly, Yuma High School's academic performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 140 out of 221 Colorado high schools in 2021-2022 to 228 out of 349 in 2023-2024. However, the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students perform better relative to their peers in the state, suggesting that the school may be providing additional support or resources to these subgroups. Compared to the nearby Otis Junior-Senior High School, Yuma High School faces unique challenges in supporting its diverse student population and improving overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1000 South Albany
       Yuma, CO  80759-3008

(970) 848-5488

District: Yuma 1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,454 Help


Feeder schools for Yuma High School:

Elementary:    Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
Middle:    Yuma Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.8%
White:
45.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yuma High School ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Yuma High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yuma High School is $13,454.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yuma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma High School 228th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Yuma High School in the ranking list.)

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Yuma 1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma 1 School District 76th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yuma High School

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Rank History for all students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.15 211th 279 24.4%
2005 33.38 200th 280 28.6%
2006 39.05 192nd 286 32.9%
2007 49.61 168th 298 43.6%
2008 63.32 119th 301 60.5%
2009 54.75 147th 310 52.6%
2010 39.29 218th 327 33.3%
2011 43.61 208th 337 38.3%
2012 41.56 206th 334 38.3%
2013 44.80 210th 349 39.8%
2014 48.27 197th 369 46.6%
2015 20.80 233rd 292 20.2%
2016 33.95 146th 255 42.7%
2017 20.93 199th 256 22.3%
2018 37.26 227th 388 41.5%
2019 40.59 226th 411 45.0%
2021 19.59 165th 210 21.4%
2022 34.67 140th 221 36.7%
2023 41.40 195th 349 44.1%
2024 33.00 228th 349 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.23 98th 188 47.9%
2022 50.18 101st 203 50.2%
2023 55.72 83rd 200 58.5%
2024 32.54 143rd 211 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.03 149th 239 37.7%
2022 49.32 128th 257 50.2%
2023 47.55 129th 254 49.2%
2024 33.06 166th 257 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.01 157th 240 34.6%
2022 27.97 175th 253 30.8%
2023 29.29 175th 252 30.6%
2024 29.99 170th 256 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.06 125th 181 30.9%
2022 46.88 89th 205 56.6%
2023 49.03 86th 198 56.6%
2024 36.59 117th 199 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Yuma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.83 103rd 225 54.2%
2022 40.52 128th 228 43.9%
2023 37.64 144th 234 38.5%
2024 25.34 178th 229 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Open Quote This is my Alumni school they may not be able to offer the kids all the advanced and diverse classes that a larger school can but no where will you find a safer enviroment for your children with excellent teachers that will eventually become more like family to your family Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yuma High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 185 0 0 61 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 185 0 0 61 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 186 0 0 71 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 185 0 0 69 2 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 160 1 1 86 3 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 166 0 0 71 4 n/a n/a 0 241
2008 155 0 0 76 3 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 149 0 0 85 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2010 136 0 0 91 2 n/a n/a 0 229
2011 148 0 0 106 0 0 0 0 254
2012 137 0 0 99 1 0 0 0 237
2013 133 0 0 100 0 0 1 0 234
2014 125 0 1 101 0 0 0 0 227
2015 120 0 1 101 0 0 1 0 223
2016 107 2 1 117 0 0 1 0 228
2017 95 0 1 117 0 0 1 0 214
2018 106 0 1 116 0 0 1 0 224
2019 107 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 232
2020 114 1 1 134 0 0 1 0 251
2021 121 1 1 142 1 0 1 0 267
2022 118 2 1 130 0 0 1 0 252
2023 119 1 0 142 0 0 2 0 264

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 Yuma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 249 21.5 11.6 33.3
2003 249 21.5 11.6 33.3
2004 259 19.3 13.4 37.1
2005 256 19.2 13.3 37.1
2006 251 19.7 12.7 44.2
2007 241 18.0 13.4 40.2
2008 234 19.5 12.0 39.7
2009 237 20.1 11.8 20.7
2010 229 19.8 11.5 41
2011 254 20.0 12.6 38.6
2012 237 18.9 12.4 53.2
2013 234 20.9 11.1 49.6
2014 227 16.7 13.5 52
2015 223 19.0 11.7 44.8
2016 228 20.0 11.4 57
2017 214 19.3 11.0 53.7
2018 224 19.3 11.5 54.5
2019 232 20.1 11.5 53.9
2020 251 18.9 13.2 57.4
2021 267 20.3 13.1 57.7
2022 252 16.8 14.9 52.4
2023 264 16.6 15.8 57.6

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 Yuma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 249 21.5 11.6 33.3
2003 249 21.5 11.6 33.3
2004 259 19.3 13.4 37.1
2005 256 19.2 13.3 37.1
2006 251 19.7 12.7 44.2
2007 241 18.0 13.4 40.2
2008 234 19.5 12.0 39.7
2009 237 20.1 11.8 20.7
2010 229 19.8 11.5 41
2011 254 20.0 12.6 38.6
2012 237 18.9 12.4 53.2
2013 234 20.9 11.1 49.6
2014 227 16.7 13.5 52
2015 223 19.0 11.7 44.8
2016 228 20.0 11.4 57
2017 214 19.3 11.0 53.7
2018 224 19.3 11.5 54.5
2019 232 20.1 11.5 53.9
2020 251 18.9 13.2 57.4
2021 267 20.3 13.1 57.7
2022 252 16.8 14.9 52.4
2023 264 16.6 15.8 57.6

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 Yuma High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,780
2020 $12,084
2021 $11,997
2022 $13,799
2023 $13,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yuma 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 411 High schoolsRanks 195th of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students232264
 13.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic125142
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White107119
 11.2%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%57.6%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yuma High School

Yuma High School ranks 228th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Yuma High School are 54% Hispanic, 45% White.

Yuma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
Middle : Yuma Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Yuma High School.


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