Maryvale High School

Maryvale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3415 N 59th Ave,  Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Union High School District
3.6
3.1
2,685 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Phillip Verdugo
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
132
Full Time Teachers
132
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
13.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
69%
State Average
44%
Science
8%
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
688:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
91.2%
Black
4.4%
White
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 532 Students
Northern Arizona University 430 Students
Grand Canyon University 347 Students
University of Arizona 312 Students
Phoenix College 309 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 205 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 169 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 108 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 103 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 92 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Biology 47 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Dental Hygiene 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 337 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/6/2025
I really like maryvale its a good school . I love the classes. I really like the clubs and after school activities.
3.0 Senior
11/17/2024
I had a pretty decent experience here. I made a lot of really cool friends, but also had a lot of conflicts. Some of the teachers and staff here are the best I have ever known while others make me question why they even keep the job.
5.0 Senior
11/8/2024
I love Maryvale Highschool the teachers there really want you to be ready for college, I want to talk about dual enrollment which honestly it is a big help because credit for college is wow. I honestly recommend this ready school help who offers a diverse of options such as Chicano English, Human Anatomy and Calculus.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/21/2015
My son graduate from this high school, and now my daughter is on her way to graduate too. Thank you for your support!
3.0 parent
3/20/2014
The staff are okay. The Principal who has been there for 10 years, does not speak English correctly. We felt that he has mistreated some of my daughters best teachers. Two actually transfered. We stopped attending open houses after her first year. The Principal is a tyrant. Our daughters friends wer...
1.0 parent
7/4/2011
The athletic and academics of Maryvale is sad. The athletic director has hired her own personal friends to coach and the coaches do not care if the teams win or lose(and the lose a lot) The students are not pushed for higher education and the teachers do not seem to care if the kids do well or not....
5.0 teacher
6/27/2010
Maryvale has an amazing network: from the prinicipal who supports all activities and teachers, to teachers and staff who love their jobs and their students, to the administration and support network who help SO MANY kids. I am proud to have association with Maryvale, and only urge the community and...

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Maryvale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 2,685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Maryvale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trevor Browne High School, Continued Hope High Schools, Alhambra High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maryvale High School.

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