Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Yuma Online Distance Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yuma Online Distance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Yuma Online Distance Academy's student population of 37 students has grown by 640% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Mascot
Criminals
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yuma Online Distance Academy is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Criminals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuma Online Distance Academy?
The graduation rate of Yuma Online Distance Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Yuma Online Distance Academy?
37 students attend Yuma Online Distance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Yuma Online Distance Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yuma Online Distance Academy offer ?
Yuma Online Distance Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Yuma Online Distance Academy part of?
Yuma Online Distance Academy is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507).
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