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Maricopa High School

High School · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Maricopa, AZ

A Maricopa Unified School District (4441) high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

45012 W HONEYCUTT AVE, Maricopa, AZ 85139

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation15.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$9,671
Chronic Absenteeism62%

Students at Maricopa High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Maricopa High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$85,716

Median home value

$293,400

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cavit - Maricopa UnifiedEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Maricopa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–120.6 mi134Compare →
A+ Charter SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified5.86–122.3 mi306Compare →
Sequoia Pathway AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–122.5 mi752Compare →

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
Rank in district
#7 of 10
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

Maricopa High School is listed in Maricopa Unified School District (4441); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maricopa High School

Maricopa High School is a public high school in Maricopa, AZ, part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441), serving approximately 2,041 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,429 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maricopa High School

What grades does Maricopa High School serve?

Maricopa High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Maricopa High School?

Maricopa High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,041 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maricopa High School rank in AZ?

Maricopa High School ranks #1,429 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Maricopa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maricopa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Maricopa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maricopa High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maricopa High School a charter school?

No, Maricopa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maricopa High School a Title I school?

No, Maricopa High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
2,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.0%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 85139)
19,522
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
37.8
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 85139; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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