Yuma Catholic High School

2100 W 28th St, Yuma, AZ, 85364
Tel: (928)317-7911
Grades: 9 - 12 | 270 students
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Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) offers a college-preparatory curriculum and program of spiritual excellence in the Catholic tradition that challenges young men and women to develop into spiritually, intellectually and morally responsible leaders who share a commitment to service.  YCHS is a co-educational, Catholic high school serving Yuma County and surrounding areas. YCHS is currently accredited through North Central Association (NCA) and Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). While YCHS provides a safe, small school environment for approximately 270 students, at the same time, it is comparable to any large high school in terms of the programs that are offered. These programs include but are not limited to Advanced Placement classes, Dual Credit classes offered in partnership with Arizona Western College, honors level classes, Academic Decathlon,fifteen Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than fourteen student clubs. The YCHS Mission Statement, Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs), core philosophy, and nine S.H.A.M.R.O.C.K.S. traits are the guiding forces behind all decisions, programming and disciplinary actions that occur at YCHS.

School Overview:
Yuma Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 270 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 55% (AZ School Avg.: 33%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 74%
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus English
Physics US Government
Average SAT score 1753
Average ACT score 21
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Julie Sierra
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 14 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Decatholon Aftershock Youth Group
Band Chess Team
Choir Engineering Club
Interact (Rotary) Mock Trial
National Honor Society Odyssey of the Mind
Philosophy Club Spirit Club
Student Council Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) offers a college-preparatory curriculum and program of spiritual excellence in the Catholic tradition that challenges young men and women to develop into spiritually, intellectually and morally responsible leaders who share a commitment to service. YCHS is a co-educational, Catholic high school serving Yuma County and surrounding areas. YCHS is currently accredited through AdvancED Accreditation Commission of North Central Association (NCA) and Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). While YCHS provides a safe, small school environment for approximately 270 students, at the same time, it is comparable to any large high school in terms of the programs that are offered. These programs include but are not limited to Advanced Placement classes, Dual Credit classes offered in partnership with Arizona Western College, honors level classes, Academic Decathlon, fifteen Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than fourteen student clubs. The YCHS Mission Statement, Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs), core philosophy, and nine S.H.A.M.R.O.C.K.S. traits are the guiding forces behind all decisions, programming and disciplinary actions that occur at YCHS.

    • Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

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Gr. K-9 | 1.6 mi. away
Yuma Adventist Christian School
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Yuma Lutheran School
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