Lake Havasu High School is a high school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Lake Havasu Unified School District. Its graduation rate is 86%. The district, and therefore the high school's attendance boundary, includes Lake Havasu, Crystal Beach, and Desert Hills.
Serving 1,618 students in grades 9-12, Lake Havasu High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Havasu High School's student population of 1,618 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Havasu High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Havasu High School is 0.49, 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
#800 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Havasu High School's ranking?
Lake Havasu High School is ranked #800 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Lake Havasu High School often compared to?
Lake Havasu High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telesis Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Havasu High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Havasu High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Lake Havasu High School?
1,618 students attend Lake Havasu High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lake Havasu High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Havasu High School?
Lake Havasu High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Havasu High School offer ?
Lake Havasu High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Havasu High School part of?
Lake Havasu High School is part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District.
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