Established in 1997, Maya High School touts itself as a small school offering a big experience. With a mission to help students who might not succeed as well in traditional high schools, the faculty here strive to help students build meaningful relationships in order to be successful adults.
As a free public charter school, Maya offers block scheduling, evening classes, and a four-day school week to accommodate students who need more flexibility. Whether facing behavioral issues, adjudication, or personal life situations that make obtaining a high school diploma more challenging, students can find personalized attention and a community at Maya to help them feel more empowered no matter their circumstances.
One of the school’s notable clubs is Maya Outdoors, which travels throughout the valley and Arizona on hiking trips, giving students the opportunity to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors. The school also promotes giving back to the community with the Maya Pack program. This valuable program allows students the chance to participate in blood drives, food drives, pep rallies, as well as various other team events.
Additional benefits include credit recovery for students who are behind, free breakfast and lunch, academic support sessions, early graduation, free summer school, and reduced monthly bus passes.
Maya High School
School Details
Head of School
John Anderson
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
2.82
Graduation Rate
17%
Niche Grade
D+
B-
C+
B-
B
B-
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.82
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
34%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
336:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
70.2%
Black
14.8%
White
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
2.8%
Two or more races
2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Glendale Community College - Arizona
33 Students
Arizona State University
32 Students
Grand Canyon University
30 Students
Northern Arizona University
29 Students
Phoenix College
27 Students
University of Arizona
20 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
20 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix
13 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
11 Students
Prescott College
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
9 Students
Nursing
4 Students
Biology
4 Students
Cosmetology
4 Students
Accounting
3 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
3 Students
Dental Hygiene
3 Students
Dance
3 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography
3 Students
Photography
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/28/2018
Maya is a very small school so its a little bit crowded but there are many wonderful teachers and staff that work at our school that help with almost everything. Even though we're an alternative school its not really different from any other school around.
10/19/2014
Their is barely any bullying in this school and when their is the teachers or administrative make sure it gets taking care of. The cameras are everywhere so that students can be safe. When students get sick or something they make sure they send them home or try to help. School is very safe and I love going there it always cleaned every night.
10/19/2014
The food service is okay. The food is equal for every person to get food and enjoy it with something to drink with the food
GreatSchools Reviews
5/24/2017
i would rate it a 5/5 at more then once
2/18/2015
I am a mother of a Maya graduate and a senior at Maya this year, my children have been at Maya for 3 years and I have had nothing but a great experiences.I am 100% involved in the school. I support them in every way and I feel that if my children hadnt went to Maya then I wouldnt have a daughter in...
1/22/2015
Maya High School is an alternative charter high school where students are allowed to make up their missing credits or achieve their credits faster. Maya is about instructing the whole student to prepare him or her for who they want to be in life. Maya meets the student where they are on their life p...
1/19/2015
I am a former teacher of Maya High School. If you are looking for a teaching teaching position--LOOK THE OTHER WAY!!! They have a high turn-over rate of teachers. There is a reason for that: the school is a mess. The administration is in denial of the fact that the students need direction and discip...
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About Alhambra
List Price Range
$180K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
275
Average Home Value
$477,500
Median Lot Size
7,623 Sq Ft
% Renters
55%
Household Income
$75,195
% of College Grads
23.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,233 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
50.6%
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- Picnic Area
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Colter Park
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- Soccer
Tawa Mini Park
- Playground
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