Gila Ridge High School is a public high school in Yuma, Arizona, United States. Gila Ridge is 1 of 7 high schools in the Yuma Union High School District. It opened to freshman and sophomores for the 2007–08 school year. The school's mascot are the Hawks.
Serving 2,325 students in grades 9-12, Gila Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gila Ridge High School's student population of 2,325 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Black, Silver, Powder blue, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gila Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gila Ridge High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gila Ridge High School's ranking?
Gila Ridge High School is ranked #1041 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gila Ridge High School often compared to?
Gila Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cibola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gila Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Gila Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Gila Ridge High School?
2,325 students attend Gila Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gila Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gila Ridge High School?
Gila Ridge High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gila Ridge High School offer ?
Gila Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gila Ridge High School part of?
Gila Ridge High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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