Yucca Valley High School is in the town of Yucca Valley, California. The school has 1,690 students in grades 9–12. The school is part of the Morongo Unified School District. The official mascot is the Trojan and the school colors are black and gold.
Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Yucca Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yucca Valley High serves the west part of its school district in Twentynine Palms, CA, covering an area of approximately 379.2 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yucca Valley High School's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,168 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yucca Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yucca Valley High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6059 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yucca Valley High School's ranking?
Yucca Valley High School is ranked #6059 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yucca Valley High School often compared to?
Yucca Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twentynine Palms High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yucca Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Yucca Valley High School is 82%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Yucca Valley High School?
1,168 students attend Yucca Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Yucca Valley High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yucca Valley High School?
Yucca Valley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yucca Valley High School offer ?
Yucca Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yucca Valley High School part of?
Yucca Valley High School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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