Top Rankings
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,205 students in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,205 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
66%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,664
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,724
$11,323
Best Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starline Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 Starline Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-1490
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Havasupai Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Cashmere Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6040
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Pawnee Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Jamaica Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Smoketree Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2395 Smoketree Ave N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Havasu High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2675 Palo Verde Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-5001
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 854-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,618 students
Rank: #77.
Nautilus Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 Patrician Dr
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 505-6060
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Thunderbolt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 Thunderbolt Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7224
Grades: 7-8
| 784 students
Rank: #99.
Havasuonline
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Havasupai Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,205 students.
What is the rank of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District is ranked #236 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District?
66% of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District?
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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