Yuma Union High School
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Yuma High School is the oldest standing high school in Yuma, Arizona. It was erected in 1909 and earned its mascot, the Criminal, after the school burned down and the students had to finish their classes in the Yuma Territorial Prison. The football team also went on to win the State title and the nickname was given by other schools, it stuck and was later officially adopted. YHS is the only school in America that has a copyrighted high school mascot.
| Established | 1909 |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Students | 3000+? |
| Colors Mascot |
White and Navy Blue Criminal |
| Location | 400 S. 6th Avenue Yuma, Arizona 85364 |
| Website | http://wwwzope.yumaed.org/yhs |
[edit] High Schools of Yuma County
- Antelope Union High School
- Carpe Diem e-Learning Community
- Cibola High School
- Kofa High School
- San Luis High School
- Vista High School
- Yuma Catholic High School
- Yuma High School
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