Yuma High School

www.yumaunion.org/yumahs

1,147 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yuma High School, located at 400 6th Ave in Yuma, Arizona, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Yuma Union High School District, it holds a unique place in regional history, often referred to as the "Home of the Criminals"—a storied nickname that dates back to a lighthearted historical exchange between a local judge and the school’s athletic teams in the early 20th century. The school is known for its deep-rooted traditions and its role in shaping generations of students in the desert southwest.

Beyond its historical legacy, Yuma High School provides a comprehensive academic environment supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal growth. By fostering a sense of school pride and community engagement, Yuma High remains a vital educational hub for students in the city of Yuma. For more specific information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or athletic schedules, you can visit their official website at [YumaHigh.com](http://YumaHigh.com).

1,147

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yuma High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	1,028
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	20

Hispanic
1,028 (89.6 %)
White
71 (6.2 %)
American Indian
20 (1.7 %)
Two or More
14 (1.2 %)
Black
13 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Phone:	(928)502-5002
Website:	http://www.yumaunion.org/yumahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 322

Grade 10 311

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 256