Gila Ridge High School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Gila Ridge High School
Gila Ridge High School is a public high school located in Yuma, Arizona. It is part of the Yuma Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Gila Ridge High School is known for its rigorous academic standards and its diverse student body. The school offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement classes, and has a strong focus on student success. Gila Ridge High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and drama. With its excellent faculty, outstanding facilities, and strong sense of community, Gila Ridge High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education.
Address:
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365Phone:
(928) 502-6402
Site:
Grades:
9-12
Enrollment:
2,088 students
Overview Gila Ridge High School
Gila Ridge High School serves 2,088 students in grades 9-12.
Gila Ridge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Gila Ridge High School
Gila Ridge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gila Ridge High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
