Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Mcat High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcat High School's student population of 163 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
163 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcat High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcat High School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1688 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
3%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
37%
48%

Black
4%
6%

White
50%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
45-49%
77%

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcat High School's ranking?
Mcat High School is ranked #1688 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcat High School?
The graduation rate of Mcat High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mcat High School?
163 students attend Mcat High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mcat High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcat High School?
Mcat High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcat High School offer ?
Mcat High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcat High School part of?
Mcat High School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
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