Maricopa High School

Maricopa High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
45012 W Honeycutt Ave,  Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa Unified School District
3.6
2.8
2,628 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Winter
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
74%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
28.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
49%
State Average
44%
Science
34%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
42.2%
White
30.3%
Black
14.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native American
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Most Diverse Public HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 558 Students
Northern Arizona University 531 Students
University of Arizona 453 Students
Grand Canyon University 301 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 154 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 153 Students
Central Arizona College 147 Students
University of San Diego 102 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 99 Students
University of New Mexico 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 118 Students
Business 109 Students
Biology 85 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 41 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Physical Therapy 38 Students
Marketing 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 257 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/21/2025
It was a decent experience a little bit of ups and downs but overall helped me grow more as a person and find myself.
2.0 Senior
11/1/2023
My overall experience with Maricopa Highschool has been generic. It is just another overpopulated public highschool with limited resources. Only some teachers really care about their students, the rest just want to look good enough for the principal and don't care about their students.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2023
Maricopa High School has been my home for the past 3 years and I wouldn't change anything. It has been a great place for friendship, hospitality, and academics. My teachers have been nothing short of excellent teachers who have really cared about my well being as a student. Like all things good, there has to be some downsides. Administration could be better at listening to the needs of students. Other than a few little things with the school, I have nothing to complain about.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 9 Reviews
1.0 other
9/17/2025
I spent 100$ on school photos that I NEVER got.
5.0 other
4/21/2024
It seems that in recent years, nearly all the public schools in Maricopa have made great strides. This starts at the district level with the superintendents. Teachers seem to be getting needed PD courses and schools are active in community involvement and inviting parents to be involved. The town ha...
2.0 other
1/14/2023
I only went to MHS as a freshman, but I would still like to share my experience. This school is a tough school. There are fights at this school pretty much every day. Many of the rules aren't enforced, so it's really easy to get away with breaking the rules. There are a lot of students that will say...
4.0 other
4/3/2017
High School is what you make it! Too many kids blame their failures on someone else. I understand that it would be hard to get the number of teachers they need to drive all the way out here, so it would be hard to get the best teachers. But the teachers at this school really care!

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Maricopa High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Maricopa, AZ, in the Maricopa neighborhood, and is served by the Maricopa Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,628 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Maricopa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $363,636. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maricopa Virtual Academy, Heritage Academy Maricopa, A+ Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Maricopa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maricopa High School.

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