- Cibola High School (Yuma, Arizona)
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Cibola High School Location 4100 W. 20th St.
Yuma, Arizona 85364Coordinates 32°41′33″N 114°40′07″W / 32.692489°N 114.66862°WCoordinates: 32°41′33″N 114°40′07″W / 32.692489°N 114.66862°W Information Type Public high school Established 1988 School district Yuma Union High School District Principal Tony Steen Enrollment 2,515 students (Oct. 1, 2010)[1] Color(s) Black, gold Mascot Raider Website http://www.cibola.yumaunion.org/ Cibola High School is a high school for the west side of Yuma, Arizona. It was the third high school opened by the Yuma Union High School District upon its 1988 establishment. The name derives from the Seven Cities of Gold, also known as "Cibola".
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Academics
Cibola High School's academics rank highly above any other public school in the city. With the integration of core classes, electives and extra curricular activities, Cibola students maintain a high manner of discipline and work effort. Over 75% of students who graduate Cibola High School will go onto some other form of secondary education.
Activities and clubs
Cibola excels in extra-curricular activities and clubs that will prepare students with intelligence that will be applicable in real world situations. Some of the outstanding clubs and activities include: the Gifted and Talented Education Club (GATE), the Outdoors Activities Klub (OAK), the Cibola Spirit Line, the Raider Band, the Cibola Student Council (STUCO), Raider Nation, the Photo Club, multiple language clubs (including Spanish and French), the Yearbook, the Anime Club and over 25 more clubs and activities throughout the year. In addition many activities for student bonding and community service happen every year. These activities include homecoming, prep rallies, food fair/car show, the Cibola PINK football game (to support breast cancer), biannual blood drive, Winter Formal, Prom, the dodge balltournament, and much more.
Athletics
Football
The 2010–11 campaign was the best in school history. On October 1, 2010 Cibola had the biggest win in school history with a win over Chandler's Basha High School, a 9–2 overall record to end the season, and earning a spot to host a playoff game for the first time in school history.
Swim and dive
Cibola also has a strong swim and dive program.
Notable alumni/attendants
- Efrain Escudero, UFC Lightweight contender.
- Edgar Garcia, UFC Welterweight veteran.[2]
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Categories:- Public high schools in Arizona
- Educational institutions established in 1988
- Schools in Yuma County, Arizona
- Arizona school stubs
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