Desert Sunrise High School is a comprehensive public high school in Maricopa, Arizona, in the United States. The school is in the Maricopa Unified School District, and is located on Murphy Rd and Farrell Rd in Maricopa. Its school mascot is Gary the Golden Hawk, and its colors are blue and gold.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (23-24)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2022
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
50%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Gary The Golden Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School?
2 students attend Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School offer ?
Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School part of?
Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School is part of Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology (79385) School District.
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