Kofa High School

Kofa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3100 S Avenue A,  Yuma, AZ
Yuma Union High School District
3.5
4.4
2,323 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
59%
State Average
44%
Science
9%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
90.2%
White
6.6%
Native American
1.2%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Arizona University 673 Students
Arizona State University 639 Students
Arizona Western College 570 Students
University of Arizona 505 Students
Grand Canyon University 328 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 191 Students
University of San Diego 183 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 161 Students
Phoenix College 123 Students
California State University - Northridge 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 145 Students
Business 128 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Biology 48 Students
Criminology 46 Students
Small Business Management 38 Students
Physical Therapy 34 Students
Education 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 412 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
6/20/2025
My Advanced Placement Biology teacher taught me little to nothing, most was self taught all year by me.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2025
Kofa High School is a nice decent school. It has a nice atmosphere and has people you can get along with. The teachers and staff can be either decent or really good. Overall, Kofa High School is a nice place.
3.0 Junior
2/6/2025
My best experience about Kofa High School is the diversity they have of the Music and Arts department, they offer varieties of it and everyone is accommodated to their likings. My worst experience of Kofa High School is the lack of good teachers and their inability to keep students unengaged.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
3.0 student
4/24/2012
As a past student ,I went through many changes at Kofa High School . Some where good, such as expansion of the campus & better parking . Some, where horrible. I feel Gina Thompson was is one of the horrible ones. She is biased and it is obvious. I think Kofa is doing great considering the terrible l...
5.0 parent
8/10/2011
Wonderfull school I have a son who went here from 9th to 12th. I have three boys following him I will do what ever it takes to make sure they all go here. Very helpfull staff from the bottom all the way to the top. I have never asked a question and been turned away without an answer. Very loving tea...
parent
4/11/2010
Kofa is without a doubt the best High School in Yuma. I sub at all of the High Schools, so I can make this statement because I have been to all of them. Their security is excellent. Their Administration is on top of everything! Ms. Thompson has this school operating very effectively. The students ar...
5.0 student
4/6/2010
This school has improved so much during a few years. When my sister was a freshman, gangs were everywhere. the next year, they began to make rules a lot more strict, and has made the school a much safer and better place. Sure there is still gangs, but every HS in Yuma does, and is unavoidable. Now I...

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Kofa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yuma, AZ and is served by the Yuma Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,323 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Kofa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite, Vista High School, Yuma Online Distance Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yuma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kofa High School.

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