Gila Ridge High School

www.gilaridge.yumaunion.org

2,309 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.

2,309

Total Students

81.4

Full-Time Teachers

28.4

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	681
Hispanic	1,506
Black	35
Asian	12
Two or More	52
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,506 (65.2 %)
White
681 (29.5 %)
Two or More
52 (2.3 %)
Black
35 (1.5 %)
American Indian
18 (0.8 %)
Asian
12 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

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)502-6402
Website:	http://www.gilaridge.yumaunion.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.4
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 9 591

Grade 10 608

Grade 11 573

Grade 12 537