Yucca Valley High

Morongo Unified
7600 Sage Ave.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
1,168 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yucca Valley High School, located in the high desert community of Yucca Valley, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Morongo Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit campus environment that reflects the unique character of the Mojave Desert region. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes traditional academic core subjects, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Yucca Valley High School maintains an active campus life, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on its Trojan spirit and is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a hub for regional events and student-led initiatives. By emphasizing both academic achievement and personal growth, the institution strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to promote long-term student success.
1,168
Total Students
56.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    584 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    461 (39.5%)
  • Black
    64 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    31 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Morongo Unified
Phone: (760)365-3391
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 669
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 302
Grade 10 321
Grade 11 277
Grade 12 268
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
Morongo Unified
122 Students
59273 Sunnyslope
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (3.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th