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 1,271 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yucca Valley High School's student population of 1,271 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Black, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
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 0.59, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 87%.
How many students attend Yucca Valley High School?
1,271 students attend Yucca Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yucca Valley High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 22:1, which is higher 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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