For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,773 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, AZ are Maricopa High School, A+ Charter Schools and Cavit - Maricopa Unified. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Maricopa, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maricopa Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,840 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
A+ Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Maricopa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
208000 N. John Wayne Parkway S
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, AZ include Maricopa High School, A+ Charter Schools and Cavit - Maricopa Unified.
How many public high schools are located in Maricopa?
6 public high schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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