MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL

Morenci High School is a public high school that is part of the Morenci Unified District (4230) school district, located in Morenci, AZ with about 331 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Morenci High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Morenci High School, located at 1 Stadium Drive in Morenci, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Morenci Unified School District. Nestled in a unique copper-mining community in southeastern Arizona, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often reflecting the resilient and tight-knit spirit of the surrounding area. The school provides a standard academic curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Beyond academics, Morenci High School is well-known for its strong emphasis on athletics and school spirit, with its teams—the Wildcats—acting as a focal point for community pride. The school district leverages its location to provide a focused educational environment, and their official website serves as a primary hub for families to access academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. Overall, the school acts as a cornerstone of the Morenci community, balancing traditional educational goals with the specific needs of a remote, resource-based town.

For more information, contact Morenci High School at (928) 865-2081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Stadium Drive
Morenci, AZ 85540
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MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Morenci, AZ with about 331 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
21.25
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.1%
White
23.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.