Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Maricopa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maricopa High School's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maricopa High School's ranking?
Maricopa High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maricopa High School?
The graduation rate of Maricopa High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maricopa High School?
83 students attend Maricopa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maricopa High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa High School?
Maricopa High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maricopa High School offer ?
Maricopa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maricopa High School part of?
Maricopa High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
I live in jacksonville fl now . I graduated from maricopa in1972. School is still the same size. I wish you could see the yearbooks online
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