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
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
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
1170
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

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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

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Arizona
#15 Most Diverse Public MS 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 570 Students
Northern Arizona University 538 Students
University of Arizona 469 Students
Grand Canyon University 314 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 163 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 159 Students
Central Arizona College 144 Students
University of San Diego 108 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 104 Students
University of New Mexico 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 117 Students
Business 110 Students
Biology 85 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 40 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Physical Therapy 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 254 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/15/2024
The school is very good in my opinion. Although i don't think i have a valid with this being the only other high school i have attended. However if i had the option to go to any other high school. i still attend this high school not because of the Food, facilities , opportunity but because of the people.
4.0 Senior
2/10/2023
I spent 4 years at Maricopa High School and overall it was a pretty good experience. I join clubs and made some friends!
4.0 Alum
11/17/2022
The teachers are welcoming, and make the classroom feel safe. The smallness of the school creates for a close community. The events hosted by the school are fun. There is a wide variety of electives, this makes choosing classes fun and exciting.
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. 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 1170 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $367,223. 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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