Youngker High School Explained

Youngker High School
Established:August 2007
Principal:Michael Sivertson
Address:3000 S. Apache Road
Zipcode:85326
Country:USA
Coordinates:33.4192°N -112.5761°W
District:Buckeye Union High School District
Enrollment:2,100 (2022-2023)[1]
Teaching Staff:67.00 (FTE)
Ratio:21.81
Mascot:Rough Riders
Nickname:Riders
Homepage:http://www.buhsd.org/YHS/Youngker.html

Youngker High School (YHS) is a high school in Buckeye, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Buckeye Union High School District. It opened its doors for the first freshman class in 2007. The school opened under the guidance of Principal Johnny Ray, who retired from education in May 2009.

The district named the school after the Youngker family, who donated the land that the high school sits upon.

Its roof sustained damage in the 2011 Phoenix dust storm, causing water damage to several classrooms. Debris shattered two windows.[2]

To accommodate unexpected growth, a former practice gym was converted into 12 classrooms for the 2022–23 school year.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Youngker High School. National Center for Education Statistics. December 29, 2019.
  2. Web site: Help Center - the Arizona Republic.
  3. News: Convert the gym into classrooms? Southwest Phoenix-area schools scramble to handle growth. The Arizona Republic. July 8, 2023. Madeleine. Parrish.