- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Marana High School
Federal NCES profile for Marana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040463000370
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marana High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #24 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marana High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marana High School ranks #24 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Marana High School held near 2,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.7 → 119.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 040463000370 · Tucson, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,437 enr · 20.7:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (1,827 students)
Marana High School held near 2,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.7 → 119.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- Gladden Farms 742
Gladden Farms Elementary
742 students
What this shows Marana High School reports 2,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marana High School compares
Marana High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,437 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,437
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
351
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Marana High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladden Farms Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marana High School
How many students attend Marana High School?
Marana High School has 2,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,379 (2022-23) → 2,429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marana High School is 20.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marana High School?
28.0% of students at Marana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marana High School?
The largest demographic group at Marana High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marana High School?
Marana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marana High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Marana High School ranks #24 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Marana High School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Mountain View High School (1,827 students), Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students), and Marana Middle School (941 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.