Mohave High School is the high school for Bullhead City, Arizona. It is operated by the Colorado River Union High School District.
Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Mohave 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 1,101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohave High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mohave High School's student population of 1,101 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Green, Gold, Forest Green
School Rankings
Mohave 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 Mohave High School is 0.57, 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
#1273 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds; T-birds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mohave High School's ranking?
Mohave High School is ranked #1273 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mohave High School often compared to?
Mohave High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mohave High School?
The graduation rate of Mohave High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mohave High School?
1,101 students attend Mohave High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mohave High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mohave High School?
Mohave High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mohave High School offer ?
Mohave High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mohave High School part of?
Mohave High School is part of Colorado River Union High School District (4381).
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