Public schools in Fort Mohave, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in Fort Mohave, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,751
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Fort Mohave public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Fort Mohave, AZ: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,751 students, an average of 350 per school. The largest campus is Desert Star Academy (686 students), and the largest elementary school is Fort Mohave Elementary School (400).
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) operates the most schools here (2), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fort Mohave campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fort Mohave
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)
Public school district
2 schools in Fort Mohave · 4 total
Academy of Building Industries Inc. (85540)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fort Mohave
Colorado River Union High School District (4381)
Public school district
1 school in Fort Mohave · 3 total
Desert Star Academy (92302)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fort Mohave
Elementary schools in Fort Mohave
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Mohave Elementary School Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 362 | 21.3:1 | |
| Fort Mohave Elementary School Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | PK–08 | 400 | 23.5:1 |
High schools in Fort Mohave
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Building Industries Academy of Building Industries Inc. (85540) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 108 | 9.8:1 | |
| CRUHSD Academy Colorado River Union High School District (4381) · Virtual | 09–12 | 195 | 32.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fort Mohave
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Star Academy Desert Star Academy (92302) · Charter | KG–11 | 686 | 61.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.9%
- Hispanic34.2%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Fort Mohave schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,751 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Mohave
How many public schools are in Fort Mohave, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Fort Mohave: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,751 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Mohave?
Schools with an address in Fort Mohave belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) (2 schools), Academy of Building Industries Inc. (85540) (1 school), Colorado River Union High School District (4381) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fort Mohave?
CRUHSD Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Mohave, with 195 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Mohave?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Fort Mohave are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Building Industries, Desert Star Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fort Mohave schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Mohave public schools is 23.5:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fort Mohave guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities