Its campus has 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of land bordered by tropical dry forest and savanna, and a pond nicknamed the Machbab Mere beside the four classroom buildings.

In summer 2023, the library collection of the Micronesian Seminar was moved from Xavier High School in Chuuk to its new home in a dedicated building at the YCHS campus.

For four years, all students are required to take courses in the Catholic religion, mathematics, science, English language arts, social studies and literature.

[3] Additional courses also offered at YCHS include supplemental math review, algebra review, silent reading, physical education, art, student skill building, computer literacy, health, SAT preparation and college counseling.

[4] Students at YCHS take the SAT offered by the College Board as the university entrance examination of choice.