Kofa High School is a high school in Yuma, Arizona. It is one of seven high schools part of the Yuma Union High School District. It was the second high school to be established in the community.
Serving 2,323 students in grades 9-12, Kofa 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kofa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kofa High School's student population of 2,323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kofa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kofa High School is 0.19, 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
#1303 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
98%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kofa High School's ranking?
Kofa High School is ranked #1303 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kofa High School often compared to?
Kofa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cibola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kofa High School?
The graduation rate of Kofa High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kofa High School?
2,323 students attend Kofa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kofa High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kofa High School?
Kofa High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kofa High School offer ?
Kofa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kofa High School part of?
Kofa High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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