Serving 2,188 students in grades 6-12, Maricopa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Maricopa High School's student population of 2,188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
2,188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maricopa High School's ranking?
Maricopa High School is ranked #912 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Maricopa High School often compared to?
Maricopa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Wind Middle School, Santa Cruz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maricopa High School?
The graduation rate of Maricopa High School is 74%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Maricopa High School?
2,188 students attend Maricopa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Maricopa High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa High School?
Maricopa High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maricopa High School offer ?
Maricopa High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Maricopa High School part of?
Maricopa High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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