- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa High School
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040472000372
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa High School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-147 students YoY
Maricopa High School shrank from 2,188 students in 2022-23 to 2,041 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-147 students YoY 040472000372 · Maricopa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,840 enr · 19:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students)
Maricopa High School shrank from 2,188 students in 2022-23 to 2,041 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 97.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Maricopa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- Maricopa Wells
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- Desert Wind Mi
Desert Wind Middle School
898 students
What this shows Maricopa High School reports 1,840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa High School compares
Maricopa High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,840 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,840
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in Arizona - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,671
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 23.6%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Maricopa High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sunrise High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Wind Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Maricopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa High School
How many students attend Maricopa High School?
Maricopa High School has 1,840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,188 (2022-23) → 2,041 (2023-24), down 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa High School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa High School?
37.0% of students at Maricopa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa High School?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa High School?
Maricopa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Maricopa High School rank among schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa High School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Maricopa High School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students), and Maricopa Wells Middle School (940 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.