Marcos De Niza High School serves 1,496 students in grades 9-12.
Marcos De Niza High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marcos De Niza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marcos De Niza High School's student population of 1,496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marcos De Niza High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.67, 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
#1050 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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 Marcos De Niza High School's ranking?
Marcos De Niza High School is ranked #1050 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Marcos De Niza High School often compared to?
Marcos De Niza High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Del Sol High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School?
The graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School is 78%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Marcos De Niza High School?
1,496 students attend Marcos De Niza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Marcos De Niza High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 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 Marcos De Niza High School?
Marcos De Niza High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marcos De Niza High School offer ?
Marcos De Niza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marcos De Niza High School part of?
Marcos De Niza High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
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