Maryvale High School

Summary:

Maryvale High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 2,795 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, which is ranked 249 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maryvale High School consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 15% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 8% proficient in mathematics. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, at 76.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district average of 72.1% and the state average of 79.1%. Additionally, Maryvale High School has a higher dropout rate than the district and state, at 4.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.

The nearby schools in the Phoenix Union High School District, such as Alhambra High School and Trevor Browne High School, share similar demographic and academic profiles with Maryvale High School, also struggling with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and serving high-need populations. The district's virtual high school, Phoenix Digital Academy, also performs poorly compared to the state average, with a 56.9% four-year graduation rate and low proficiency rates on standardized tests.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3415 N 59th Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85033-4623


(602) 764-2000

District: Phoenix Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,484 Help


Feeder schools for Maryvale High School:

Elementary:    Cartwright School
    Charles W. Harris School
    Frank Borman School
    Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  2,795

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.2%
African American:
4.4%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Compare Details Maryvale High School ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maryvale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.2%), African American (4.4%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maryvale High School is 20.2. 14 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Maryvale High School employs 138.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maryvale High School is $8,484. 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maryvale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maryvale High School 251st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Maryvale High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Phoenix Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union High School District 249th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maryvale High School

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Rank History for all students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.08 235th 395 40.5%
2010 43.73 233rd 403 42.2%
2011 41.45 229th 397 42.3%
2012 48.01 252nd 471 46.5%
2013 54.38 239th 491 51.3%
2014 37.19 257th 394 34.8%
2015 16.45 242nd 261 7.3%
2016 27.34 255th 406 37.2%
2017 21.16 306th 416 26.4%
2018 23.25 290th 420 31.0%
2019 13.07 261st 285 8.4%
2021 30.47 318th 509 37.5%
2022 17.01 374th 464 19.4%
2023 19.28 380th 469 19.0%
2024 9.38 251st 259 3.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
2022 22.23 212th 282 24.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.49 44th 45 2.2%
2021 47.13 27th 312 91.3%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.17 143rd 155 7.7%
2021 39.27 193rd 422 54.3%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 167th 253 34.0%
2022 17.00 154th 168 8.3%
2023 20.70 295th 347 15.0%
2024 12.64 160th 168 4.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 19th 26 26.9%
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 265th 354 25.1%
2019 11.51 235th 247 4.9%
2021 26.73 345th 492 29.9%
2022 16.62 373rd 456 18.2%
2023 14.99 367th 406 9.6%
2024 7.43 189th 193 2.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.17 284th 370 23.2%
2019 12.63 224th 238 5.9%
2021 32.98 295th 492 40.0%
2022 16.23 370th 455 18.7%
2023 18.44 358th 429 16.6%
2024 7.54 202nd 207 2.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 43.65 147th 238 38.2%
2023 26.76 114th 146 21.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.03 97th 122 20.5%
2021 28.31 197th 306 35.6%
2022 28.19 202nd 301 32.9%
2023 17.91 176th 201 12.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 203rd 311 34.7%
2019 18.23 165th 183 9.8%
2021 36.35 271st 479 43.4%
2022 21.42 341st 441 22.7%
2023 19.57 327th 379 13.7%
2024 10.07 157th 164 4.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 47.01 84th 255 67.1%
2023 86.56 19th 128 85.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Maryvale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.70 242nd 291 16.8%
2021 33.16 292nd 448 34.8%
2022 11.19 356th 409 13.0%
2023 20.74 303rd 371 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maryvale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1434 296 66 716 47 n/a n/a -281 2278
1989 1294 315 67 780 39 n/a n/a -255 2240
1990 1270 319 65 799 50 n/a n/a -464 2039
1991 1068 288 71 788 42 n/a n/a -205 2052
1992 936 263 57 799 45 n/a n/a 0 2100
1993 830 256 71 985 59 n/a n/a 0 2201
1994 773 316 77 1063 52 n/a n/a 0 2281
1995 602 286 57 1226 42 n/a n/a 0 2213
1996 602 286 57 1226 42 n/a n/a 0 2213
1997 538 308 48 1374 43 n/a n/a 0 2311
1998 501 271 37 1537 88 n/a n/a 0 2434
1999 413 264 30 1599 43 n/a n/a 0 2349
2000 326 227 30 1576 41 n/a n/a 0 2200
2001 290 189 32 1711 35 n/a n/a 0 2257
2002 203 207 22 1868 29 n/a n/a 0 2329
2003 203 207 22 1868 29 n/a n/a 0 2329
2004 177 183 18 1981 34 n/a n/a 0 2393
2005 179 183 20 2102 28 n/a n/a 0 2512
2006 151 160 11 2181 33 n/a n/a 0 2536
2007 135 139 8 2246 36 n/a n/a 0 2564
2008 121 119 9 2324 33 n/a n/a 0 2606
2009 92 102 7 2358 30 n/a n/a 0 2589
2010 78 90 8 2364 28 n/a n/a 0 2568
2011 83 88 11 2343 30 0 1 0 2556
2012 97 102 11 2475 30 3 12 0 2730
2013 106 102 12 2428 30 5 15 0 2698
2014 108 99 10 2568 30 3 14 0 2832
2015 100 111 14 2669 34 2 18 0 2948
2016 78 122 7 2737 33 2 12 0 2991
2017 68 121 8 2729 26 2 11 0 2965
2018 69 115 5 2609 33 2 23 0 2856
2019 66 119 9 2608 38 2 19 0 2861
2020 110 115 10 2502 31 1 35 0 2804
2021 75 101 12 2519 23 3 19 0 2752
2022 73 110 14 2519 31 3 18 0 2768
2023 63 122 13 2549 23 3 22 0 2795

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maryvale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2278 91.3 24.9 n/a
1989 2240 95.0 23.5 n/a
1990 2039 96.4 21.1 n/a
1991 2052 87.3 23.5 n/a
1992 2100 96.0 21.8 n/a
1993 2201 101.7 21.6 n/a
1994 2281 105.6 21.6 n/a
1995 2213 105.2 21.0 n/a
1996 2213 105.2 21.0 n/a
1997 2311 112.3 20.6 n/a
1998 2434 108.3 22.5 n/a
1999 2349 111.2 21.1 n/a
2000 2200 112.8 19.5 n/a
2001 2257 102.6 22.0 n/a
2002 2329 120.0 19.4 n/a
2003 2329 120.0 19.4 n/a
2004 2393 120.3 19.9 73.4
2005 2512 111.4 22.5 62.4
2006 2536 125.7 20.2 58.9
2007 2564 120.8 21.2 40.3
2008 2606 125.6 20.7 1.7
2009 2589 130.2 19.9 65.9
2010 2568 135.8 18.9 79.6
2011 2556 127.4 20.0 1.6
2012 2730 126.4 21.5 83.4
2013 2698 129.0 20.9 56
2014 2832 112.4 25.1 82.2
2015 2948 133.0 22.1 85.8
2016 2991 139.0 21.5 86.3
2017 2965 134.8 21.9 94.4
2018 2856 147.8 19.3 88
2019 2861 149.2 19.1 87.9
2020 2804 147.2 19.0 88
2021 2752 141.6 19.4 n/a
2022 2768 134.6 20.5 88
2023 2795 138.2 20.2 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maryvale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2278 91.3 24.9 n/a
1989 2240 95.0 23.5 n/a
1990 2039 96.4 21.1 n/a
1991 2052 87.3 23.5 n/a
1992 2100 96.0 21.8 n/a
1993 2201 101.7 21.6 n/a
1994 2281 105.6 21.6 n/a
1995 2213 105.2 21.0 n/a
1996 2213 105.2 21.0 n/a
1997 2311 112.3 20.6 n/a
1998 2434 108.3 22.5 n/a
1999 2349 111.2 21.1 n/a
2000 2200 112.8 19.5 n/a
2001 2257 102.6 22.0 n/a
2002 2329 120.0 19.4 n/a
2003 2329 120.0 19.4 n/a
2004 2393 120.3 19.9 73.4
2005 2512 111.4 22.5 62.4
2006 2536 125.7 20.2 58.9
2007 2564 120.8 21.2 40.3
2008 2606 125.6 20.7 1.7
2009 2589 130.2 19.9 65.9
2010 2568 135.8 18.9 79.6
2011 2556 127.4 20.0 1.6
2012 2730 126.4 21.5 83.4
2013 2698 129.0 20.9 56
2014 2832 112.4 25.1 82.2
2015 2948 133.0 22.1 85.8
2016 2991 139.0 21.5 86.3
2017 2965 134.8 21.9 94.4
2018 2856 147.8 19.3 88
2019 2861 149.2 19.1 87.9
2020 2804 147.2 19.0 88
2021 2752 141.6 19.4 n/a
2022 2768 134.6 20.5 88
2023 2795 138.2 20.2 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maryvale High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (5.8%) $258 (2.4%) $1,530 (14.0%) $8,347 (76.1%) $1,721 (15.7%) $10,068 (91.8%) $10,962
2020 $699 (6.3%) $376 (3.4%) $1,774 (16.0%) $8,308 (75.1%) $1,684 (15.2%) $9,993 (90.3%) $11,068
2021 $1,646 (12.8%) $1,276 (10.0%) $4,569 (35.7%) $8,034 (62.7%) $1,854 (14.5%) $9,888 (77.2%) $12,811
2022 $828 (9.8%) $172 (2.0%) $1,828 (21.5%) $6,912 (81.5%) $571 (6.7%) $7,483 (88.2%) $8,484

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maryvale High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 285 High schoolsRanks 380th of 469 High schools
 10.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students28612795
 2.3%
African American119122
 2.5%
American Indian3823
 39.5%
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic26082549
 2.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White6663
 4.5%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.9%88%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maryvale High School

Maryvale High School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Arizona high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,795 students attended Maryvale High School.

Maryvale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cartwright School
Elementary : Charles W. Harris School
Elementary : Frank Borman School
Elementary : Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Elementary : John F. Long
Elementary : Joseph Zito Elementary School
Elementary : Justine Spitalny STE3AM School

Students at Maryvale High School are 91% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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