Enrollment
163
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marana, AZ
Mcat High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcat High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040463003302
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcat High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 163
- students enrolled
Mcat High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcat High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463003302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcat High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcat High School
Mcat High School is a mid-sized high school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 82 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students) and Mountain View High School (1,827 students) alongside Mcat 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 Mcat High School compares
Mcat 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Mcat High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Mcat 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 Mcat High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcat High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcat High School
How many students attend Mcat High School?
Mcat High School has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marana, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcat High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcat High School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcat High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcat High School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcat High School?
Mcat High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcat High School rank among public schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcat High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marana on the city page.
Is Mcat High School a good school?
Mcat High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. 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 Mcat High School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.
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