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Gila High School has numerous rigorous academic and robust extracurricular offerings. Learn about just some of them below.
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Yuma High offers courses with a focus on academic rigor through the Cambridge Curriculum.
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Students can choose from over 25 clubs to join at Gila Ridge High School.
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Report urgent concerns anonymously to school officials.
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There are 18 varsity sports at Gila Ridge High School for students to choose among other extracurricular offerings.
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Students can choose from 16 CTE courses at Gila Ridge High School.
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There are many ways to contact Gila Ridge High School, including through our handy email form.
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In an effort to eliminate barriers and make higher education accessible for all students, AWC has created events exclusively for high school seniors to experience what it’s like to be on a college campus. Students are invited to learn about majors and programs, go on a guided tour, participate in a scavenger hunt, and have lunch on campus.
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Eight Gila Ridge High School students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.
The National Recognition Programs recognizes students of rural areas, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and first-generation students for their academic achievements.
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Yuma Union High School District’s dropout rate continues to plummet. For the fourth consecutive year, the district reported a decline in its dropout rate, a number that has dropped below 2 percent for the first time in its modern history.
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Yuma Union High School District will be offering healthy meals to all students at NO COST every school day in School Year 2024-2025.
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Yuma Union High School District schools will be hosting open house events for families to meet their child's teachers and learn about the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Families will have an opportunity to receive ParentVUE information, learn about campus activities, including clubs and athletics, and tour their school.
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YUHSD is hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Finish Line event at Somerton High School on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Eight Gila Ridge High School students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.
The National Recognition Programs recognizes students of rural areas, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and first-generation students for their academic achievements.
Yuma Union High School District’s dropout rate continues to plummet. For the fourth consecutive year, the district reported a decline in its dropout rate, a number that has dropped below 2 percent for the first time in its modern history.
Yuma Union High School District will be offering healthy meals to all students at NO COST every school day in School Year 2024-2025.
Yuma Union High School District schools will be hosting open house events for families to meet their child's teachers and learn about the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Families will have an opportunity to receive ParentVUE information, learn about campus activities, including clubs and athletics, and tour their school.
YUHSD is hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Finish Line event at Somerton High School on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Yuma Union High School District is proud to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program at no cost for all children, ages 18 and younger.
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Mesa Del Sol Golf Club, 12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma, AZ 85367, USA
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Mesa Del Sol Golf Club, 12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma, AZ 85367, USA
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Dirt Lot Next to Concession Stand and Bleachers
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Mesa Del Sol Golf Club, 12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma, AZ 85367, USA