Maricopa High

Maricopa High is a public high school in Maricopa, CA, part of the Maricopa Unified. The school serves approximately 83 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 13% proficiency in math, 19 points below the state average and 30% in reading/language arts, 22 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $43,125, where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 83 students, Maricopa High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Maricopa High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.