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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.
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Yuma High School automotive students Miguel Linares and Alexander West placed first at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) auto competition on January 24 in Avondale, Arizona earning them each a $10,000 scholarship to be used in any area of study at UTI.
![New Parent Academy sessions begin on February 24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770417610/yumaunionorg/vvjnzvssw9pypoeme6dm/PDDay800x776.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770417610/yumaunionorg/vvjnzvssw9pypoeme6dm/PDDay800x776.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770417610/yumaunionorg/vvjnzvssw9pypoeme6dm/PDDay800x776.jpg","width":800}])
Parent Academy serves families across the district with weekly sessions from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at multiple schools.
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Incoming freshmen (Class of 2030) can begin online registration today and take part in campus information nights, beginning Feb. 9.
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Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed for a district-wide professional development day on Friday, Feb. 13 and in observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Students will return to class as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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The MAP open house event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at Yuma High School and is free to the public.
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SLHS junior Ray Zamudio finished in the top 10 at the AIA individual state tournament for the second time.
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The state team chess tournament begins Friday, November 14 at Yuma High School.
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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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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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Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed for a district-wide professional development day on Friday, Feb. 13 and in observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Students will return to class as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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The culinary program at Yuma High School, led by Mrs. Nelson, has had a successful and impactful year filled with hands-on learning, leadership, community service, and real-world experiences. Throughout the year, students went beyond the classroom by volunteering, fundraising, participating in leadership training, and preparing for competitions. These experiences showed that culinary education is not just about cooking, but also about teamwork, responsibility, and career readiness.
The MAP open house event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at Yuma High School and is free to the public.
SLHS junior Ray Zamudio finished in the top 10 at the AIA individual state tournament for the second time.
The state team chess tournament begins Friday, November 14 at Yuma High School.
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.
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.
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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The reveal of the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame plaques will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Palace Gym.
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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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