From the humble beginnings in 1909 of 4 teachers and 12 graduating seniors, Yuma High School has grown to be one of the top performing schools in the state of Arizona with approximately 1500 students in grades 9-12. To learn more about our school, we invite you to read a History of Yuma High School. To learn more about our staff, please go to the Faculty page.

• All students can learn
• Every student deserves high expectations
• Time is a variable
• Demonstration of competency is the key, not seat time
• Homework is relevant and purposeful
• Literacy is a priority in all content areas
• Literacy underpins learning in all areas and is an essential life skill
• We are an academic institution and a learning organization
• Academics & relationships lead, behavior will follow

PRIORITY 1-Student and Staff Success

• Goal 1-Increase number of students in college prep curriculum and dual credit classes
• Goal 2-Increase performance in Reading/Writing/Math as measured by AIMS
• Goal 3-Increase professional development opportunities based on staff needs and interest
• Goal 4-Increase number of students and staff who participate in co/extra-curricular activities

PRIORITY 2- Building Relationships

• Goal 1-Increase collaboration among content areas
• Goal 2-Increase our level of customer service/red carpet treatment
• Goal 3-Increase parental involvement and participation
• Goal 4-Increase number of opportunities of students and community leaders to interact

Goals

• Create and maintain a culture of positive relationships for every stakeholder
• Adopt a culture of high expectations where rigor and relevance are evident
• Expand and sustain a shared leadership structure to impact student achievement
• Establish and sustain Professional Learning Communities that use data to inform instruction