Cibola High School is a high school for the west side of Yuma, Arizona, United States. It was the third high school opened by the Yuma Union High School District upon its 1988 establishment. The name derives from the Seven Cities of Gold, also known as "Cibola."
Serving 2,434 students in grades 9-12, Cibola 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cibola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cibola High School's student population of 2,434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Excellence is the Expectation
School Rankings
Cibola 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 Cibola High School is 0.24, 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
#1173 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
87%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
9%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cibola High School's ranking?
Cibola High School is ranked #1173 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cibola High School often compared to?
Cibola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gila Ridge High School, Kofa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cibola High School?
The graduation rate of Cibola High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Cibola High School?
2,434 students attend Cibola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cibola High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cibola High School?
Cibola High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cibola High School offer ?
Cibola High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cibola High School part of?
Cibola High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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