Yuma Catholic High School

2100 W 28th Street, Yuma, AZ, 85364 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Yuma Catholic High School(YCHS) is a Christian community in the Catholic tradition that offers a program of academic excellence that challenges young men and women to develop into spiritually, intellectually, and morally responsible leaders. 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 330 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, seventeen Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than seventeen 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....

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School Overview:

 
Yuma Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Yuma County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students 348 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color 50% 29%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 100 students
Grade 10 - 84 students
Grade 11 - 72 students
Grade 12 - 92 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
This School
(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Yuma Catholic High School(YCHS) is a Christian community in the Catholic tradition that offers a program of academic excellence that challenges young men and women to develop into spiritually, intellectually, and morally responsible leaders. 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 330 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, seventeen Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than seventeen 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: 03/04/2009

In the News:

  • Yumans honored for philanthropy efforts (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:27:14 am
    Muse: noun. According to Webster's Dictionary it's a source of inspiration; especially : a guiding genius. Thursday night, those who inspire the Yuma community were honored at the ninth annual Tribute to the Muses.
  • Lady 'Devils take broom to Shamrocks (Mohave Daily News)
    posted on October 3, 2009 at 09:32:04 am
    MOHAVE VALLEY - Expectations are so high at River Valley High School that the Lady Dust Devils' home volleyball sweep of the Yuma Catholic High School Lady Shamrocks was received in a lukewarm manner by River Valley High School head coach Bryan Crabtree.
  • Local Scout helps clean up wildlife area (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on September 27, 2009 at 04:12:14 am
    People now have a clean area where they can recreate in the wilderness thanks to a local Boy Scout.
  • Yuma All-Stars run-rule Somerton (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on July 17, 2009 at 06:02:29 am
    The Yuma 13-15-year-old All-Stars were in attack mode from the outset of Thursday's pool play game against Somerton, which failed to launch a counterattack.
  • Student wins academic scholarship (The Yuma Sun)
    posted on July 3, 2009 at 09:52:42 pm
    Austin Marshall was thrilled when he heard that he would be the second eighth-grader ever to win the David Blitz Academic Scholarship, as part of the Freedom Library Scholarship Program.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85364)
School Zip (85364)
(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 71,745 people 5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 19% 25%
Population Average Age 31 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $31,515 $44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.1 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 31 years old 29 years old
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Zipcode (85364)


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