Marana High School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Marana High School
Marana High School is a public high school located in Marana, Arizona. It is part of the Marana Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was established in 1977 and has since grown to become one of the largest high schools in Arizona.
Marana High School offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities to meet the needs of its diverse student body. The school has an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and also offers courses in the arts, music, and physical education. In addition, the school offers a variety of clubs and organizations, including sports teams, student government, and an array of special interest clubs.
Marana High School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for its students. The school has a comprehensive safety plan in place and works closely with the Marana Police Department to ensure the safety of its students and staff.
Marana High School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The school provides a variety of support services, including career counseling, academic advising, and tutoring. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student government, clubs, and sports teams.
Marana High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for college and beyond. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education and a safe, supportive environment for its students.
Address:
12000 W Emigh Rd
Marana, AZ 85653Phone:
(520) 616-6400
Site:
Grades:
9-12
Enrollment:
2,178 students
Overview Marana High School
Marana High School serves 2,178 students in grades 9-12.
Marana High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Marana High School
Marana High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Marana High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.