Yuma Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 488 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Yuma Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Yuma Catholic High School
9	135
10	124
11	113
12	116

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

488 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants/skirts, shirts

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

Advanced Courses

CalculusEnglish

PhysicsUS Government

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

For tuition information, please contact Admissions Director at 928 317-7902.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Laura Cuen

Admissions Associate

Josie Smith

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Wrestling

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold, Old gold, Kelly green

School Mascot

Shamrock

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic DecatholonAftershock Youth Group

BandChess Team

ChoirEngineering Club

Interact (Rotary)Mock Trial

National Honor SocietyOdyssey of the Mind

Philosophy ClubSpirit Club

Student CouncilYearbook

School Notes

Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) is a co-educational Catholic High School serving Yuma County and the surrounding areas.
YCHS is currently accredited through AdvancED and Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
While YCHS provides a safe, small school environment for approximately 345 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 Enrollment classes offered in partnership with Arizona Western College, honors level classes, 17 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than 15 student clubs.
The YCHS Mission Statement, Integrated Student Outcome (ISOs), 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.

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 whare a commitment to service. YCHS is a co-educational, Catholic high school serving Yuma County and surrounding areas. YCHS is currently accredited through AdvancED and Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). While YCHS provides a safe, small school environment for approximately 345 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 Enrollment classes offered in partnership with Arizona Western College, honors level classes, 17 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned sports and activities, and more than 15 student clubs. The YCHS Mission Statement, Integrated Student Outcome (ISOs), core philosophy, and nine S.H.A.M.R.O.C.K.S. traits are guiding forces behind all decisions, programming and disciplinary actions that occur at YCHS.

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Yuma Catholic High School often compared to?

Yuma Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Baptist School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Yuma Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Yuma Catholic High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Yuma Catholic High School offer?

Yuma Catholic High School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Yuma Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.

What is Yuma Catholic High School's ranking?

Yuma Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Yuma Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Yuma Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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School Reviews

5 2/24/2016

As Christian parents who have spent over 13 years in the local public high school system with 4 of our 5 children and have transferred the 4th child along with our 5th child into YCHS, we can't praise this school enough. The faculty is caring and the education and the opportunities in this regard surpass the public High school our older children attended. At this point about half the school is Catholic and the other half are Christians of other faiths. Though we are not Catholics ourselves, we appreciate prayer being said in every class and Christian standards being taught. Both the students and parents are to give 20 hours service as a requirement every year. I love that service is not only taught but lived by students and their families. Serving together brings unity to the students and their families. The tax credit programs make the tuition possible for those of us that couldn't attend otherwise. Our family loves YC!

- Posted by Parent - lalie

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Arizona is $10,506 for elementary schools and $14,464 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).