Lake Havasu High School is a high school in Lake Havasu City, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Lake Havasu Unified School District. Its graduation rate is 86%. The district, and therefore the high school's attendance boundary, includes Lake Havasu, Crystal Beach, and Desert Hills.
Wave - Lake Havasu High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 45%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (15-16)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Thunderbird
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)33%
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
45%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)67%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbird
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wave - Lake Havasu High School?
The graduation rate of Wave - Lake Havasu High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wave - Lake Havasu High School?
6 students attend Wave - Lake Havasu High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wave - Lake Havasu High School students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wave - Lake Havasu High School offer ?
Wave - Lake Havasu High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wave - Lake Havasu High School part of?
Wave - Lake Havasu High School is part of Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123).
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