Enrollment
2,437
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040463000370
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marana High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marana High School
Marana High School is a large high school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 2,437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,437 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 573 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,437 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tucson's high schools, it stands alongside Mica Mountain High (1,319 students): Marana High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 20.9:1).
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Mountain View High School (1,827 students) and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students) alongside Marana High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marana High School compares
Marana High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Marana High School.
$9,931
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Mica Mountain High
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Marana High School a good school?
Marana High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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