Gila Ridge High School

2,249 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gila Ridge High School, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Yuma Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to fostering academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education by balancing core academic requirements with a variety of elective courses, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gila Ridge High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The "Hawks" participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive interscholastic athletics and performing arts programs to various student-led clubs and organizations. By providing these diverse opportunities, the school aims to cultivate leadership, collaboration, and personal development, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of life after graduation.

2,249

Total Students

91.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gila Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	1,544
Black	29
Asian	7
Two or More	56
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,544 (68.7%)
White
598 (26.6%)
Two or More
56 (2.5%)
Black
29 (1.3%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)
Asian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Phone:	(928)502-6400
Website:	http://N/A
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 565

Grade 10 570

Grade 11 562

Grade 12 552