Enrollment
1,840
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maricopa High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maricopa High School
Maricopa High School is a large combined-grade school in Maricopa, Arizona, enrolling 1,840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,840 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Maricopa Unified School District (4441) spends $9,227 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 592 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Maricopa's public schools, it stands alongside A+ Charter Schools (370 students): Maricopa High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students) and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students) alongside Maricopa 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 Maricopa High School compares
Maricopa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,227
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which includes Maricopa High School.
$9,227
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 65.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Maricopa High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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