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???8 school year. The school's mascot are the Hawks.
Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Silver, Powder blue, Carolina blue
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
5%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)100%
47%
Black
(21-22)n/a
6%
White
(21-22)n/a
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite?
9 students attend Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite students are Hispanic.
What grades does Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite offer ?
Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite part of?
Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite is part of Southwest Technical Education District Of Yuma (St (92705).
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