Yucca Valley High School

About Yucca Valley High School

Yucca Valley High School (YVHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Yucca Valley, California. Established in 1972, YVHS is the only high school in the Morongo Unified School District, serving the communities of Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Landers.
YVHS is home to over 1,000 students and offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its strong academic programs, including Advanced Placement and honors courses, as well as a variety of electives. YVHS also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and music programs.
YVHS is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has implemented a variety of initiatives, such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the Responsive Classroom, to ensure that all students feel respected and supported.
YVHS is proud to be part of the Yucca Valley community and is committed to helping students reach their full potential. With its strong academic programs, wide range of extracurricular activities, and commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment, YVHS is an excellent choice for any student looking for a high-quality education.

Address:	7600 Sage Ave. Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Phone:	(760) 365-3391
Site:	morongousd.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,375 students

Overview Yucca Valley High School

Yucca Valley High School serves 1,375 students in grades 9-12.
Yucca Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Yucca Valley High School

Yucca Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Yucca Valley High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.