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Yuma High School has numerous rigorous academic and robust extracurricular offerings. Learn about just some of them below.
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Yuma High offers courses with a focus on academic rigor through the Cambridge Curriculum.
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Report urgent concerns anonymously to school officials.
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There are 22 varsity sports at Yuma High School for students to choose among other extracurricular offerings.
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Students can choose from eight CTE courses at Yuma High.
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There are many ways to contact Yuma High School, including through our handy email form.
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Yuma High is home to the Mastery of the Arts Program (MAP), which is open to students across YUHSD.
Featured News
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The Yuma High School Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is partnering with Yuma Elementary School District One (YESD1) to host an AVID night at Fourth Avenue Jr. High School for all north-end AVID schools on November 12, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. in the Fourth Avenue Jr. High cafeteria.
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Yuma High School Librarian Caitlyn Zaksheske collaborated with Yuma Elementary School District One (YESD1) Library Coordinator Amanda Coltman to present information about Reading Challenge initiatives they have facilitated at YUHSD and YESD1 at the Arizona Library Association (AzLA) Conference in Tucson.
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The district-wide scrimmage will take place at Cibola High School on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6.
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Yuma Union High School District is hosting a College, Career, Community, and Military (CCCM) Fair for all students and families on Thursday, November 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cibola High School.
The event is an opportunity to connect directly with college and university representatives, military recruiters, trade schools, and more.
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YUHSD will host a Transition Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the District Office Board Room, 3150 S. Avenue A.
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Yuma Union High School District educators took part in a district-wide professional
development day on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
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Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. School across the district will resume as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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After supporting over 180 families last school year, Yuma Union High School District is excited to continue its Parent Academy series this fall, beginning September 2.
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YUHSD schools will use GoFan for online ticketing for athletic events.
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According to data compiled by ADE Connect, YUHSD’s dropout rate for the 2024-25 school year was 1.13 overall, while the Arizona state average dropout rate was 4.47.
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Yuma Union High School District is hosting a College, Career, Community, and Military (CCCM) Fair for all students and families on Thursday, November 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cibola High School.
The event is an opportunity to connect directly with college and university representatives, military recruiters, trade schools, and more.
![YHS to induct 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Oct. 18]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760726112/yumaunionorg/ycebuuchebv045ocnmrr/YHSHallofFameinPalace.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760726112/yumaunionorg/ycebuuchebv045ocnmrr/YHSHallofFameinPalace.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760726112/yumaunionorg/ycebuuchebv045ocnmrr/YHSHallofFameinPalace.jpg","width":800}])
The reveal of the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame plaques will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Palace Gym.
YUHSD will host a Transition Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the District Office Board Room, 3150 S. Avenue A.
Yuma Union High School District educators took part in a district-wide professional
development day on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
![Yuma High 9/11 tribute includes special game ball delivery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757699413/yumaunionorg/xgiek6qyrqgxkvpppkir/YHSSkydiver2025001BMC800x779.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757699413/yumaunionorg/xgiek6qyrqgxkvpppkir/YHSSkydiver2025001BMC800x779.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757699413/yumaunionorg/xgiek6qyrqgxkvpppkir/YHSSkydiver2025001BMC800x779.jpg","width":800}])
The YHS football game against Carl Hayden will include the game ball being delivered by a skydiver.
Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. School across the district will resume as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
After supporting over 180 families last school year, Yuma Union High School District is excited to continue its Parent Academy series this fall, beginning September 2.
YUHSD schools will use GoFan for online ticketing for athletic events.
According to data compiled by ADE Connect, YUHSD’s dropout rate for the 2024-25 school year was 1.13 overall, while the Arizona state average dropout rate was 4.47.
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Yuma Union High School District, in partnership with Onvida Health, will be hosting a no-cost sports physical event on August 8, 2025 at Gila Ridge High School.
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