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Desert Sunrise High School
School · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Unified School District (4441) school serving grades 9th – 11th.
16200 N MURPHY RD, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Desert Sunrise High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maricopa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,609
Median home value
$342,900
Median rent
$1,919/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavit - Desert Sunrise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–10 | 3.5 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| A+ Charter SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Pathway AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 752 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
- Schools in district
- 13
- District spending per student
- $9,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sunrise High School is listed in Maricopa Unified School District (4441); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sunrise High School
Desert Sunrise High School is a public school in Maricopa, AZ, part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441), serving approximately 1,016 students in grades 9th-11th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sunrise High School
What grades does Desert Sunrise High School serve?
Desert Sunrise High School serves students in grades 9th through 11th.
How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,016 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunrise High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunrise High School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Desert Sunrise High School a charter school?
No, Desert Sunrise High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sunrise High School a Title I school?
No, Desert Sunrise High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (520) 509-0400
- Area population (ZIP 85138)
- 52,342
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85138; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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