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#1654 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Maryvale High School

High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3415 N 59TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85033

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$13,194
Chronic Absenteeism58.9%

Students at Maryvale High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Maryvale 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$60,749

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$1,338/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 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
Lexington Life Academy - PhoenixPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–120.7 mi276Compare →
Western School of Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified6.87–120.9 mi533Compare →
Westland SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.4K–121.1 mi195Compare →
Franklin Police and Fire High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maryvale High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maryvale High School

Maryvale High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 2,685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maryvale High School

What grades does Maryvale High School serve?

Maryvale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maryvale High School?

Maryvale High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,685 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maryvale High School rank in AZ?

Maryvale High School ranks #1,654 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Maryvale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maryvale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Maryvale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maryvale High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maryvale High School a charter school?

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

Is Maryvale High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
131
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.9%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 85033)
58,234
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
28.6
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 85033; 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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