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#1584 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 17% in state

Maricopa High

High School · Maricopa Unified · Maricopa, CA

A Maricopa Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

955 Stanislaus St., Maricopa, CA 93252

  • Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$24,730
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Maricopa High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,125

Median home value

$165,400

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

6.7%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.0 mi6,931Compare →
Heartland CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.0 mi5,619Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Maricopa Unified

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$24,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maricopa High is listed in Maricopa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maricopa High

Maricopa High is a public high school in Maricopa, CA, part of Maricopa Unified, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,584 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maricopa High

What grades does Maricopa High serve?

Maricopa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maricopa High?

Maricopa High has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High?

The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maricopa High rank in CA?

Maricopa High ranks #1,584 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Maricopa High's MySchoolScout rating?

Maricopa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maricopa High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maricopa High a charter school?

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

Is Maricopa High a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maricopa High?

96.4% of students at Maricopa High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 93252)
1,429
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 93252; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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