MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Maricopa High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) school district, located in Maricopa, AZ with about 2,058 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 88 teachers, Maricopa High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Maricopa High School, located in Maricopa, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Maricopa Unified School District. As a large comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes standard graduation requirements, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities, allowing students to earn college credit while completing their high school education. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, attending a technical school, or enrolling in a university.
Beyond academics, Maricopa High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and specialized student clubs, all designed to foster school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to support the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students, serving as a central hub for the growing Maricopa community.
For more information, contact Maricopa High School at (520) 568-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
http://www.maricopausd.org/MHS/
MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maricopa, AZ with about 2,058 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
- Total Students:
- 2,058
- Teachers:
- 88.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,058 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.4%
- White
- 34.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.