Maricopa High School is a high school in Maricopa, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Maricopa Unified School District. Maricopa High School was opened in 1955 with the first freshman class, which had 35 students, and for the next decade, it held fewer than 100 students.
Serving 2,041 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 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
Diversity
School Overview
Maricopa High School's student population of 2,041 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,041 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Black, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Home of the Rams
Average Class Size
26 students
School Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa High School is 0.70, 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
#989 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maricopa High School's ranking?
Maricopa High School is ranked #989 out of 1,921 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
2,041 students attend Maricopa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Maricopa High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maricopa High School?
Maricopa High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maricopa High School part of?
Maricopa High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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