Serving 2,628 students in grades 6-12, Maricopa 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Maricopa High School's student population of 2,628 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
2,628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1445 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maricopa High School?
The graduation rate of Maricopa High School is 72%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Maricopa High School?
2,628 students attend Maricopa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Maricopa High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% 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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