Excellent
#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
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Students at Maricopa High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2024.
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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
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
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 6,931 | Compare → |
| Heartland CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 5,619 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (661) 769-8231
- 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
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