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Maricopa High

Summary:

Maricopa High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Maricopa, California, with a student population of just 84 students. The school is part of the Maricopa Unified School District, which is ranked 1352 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maricopa High has had relatively high graduation rates in recent years, ranging from 62.1% to 94.7%, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 33.3% in 2021-2022. Academically, Maricopa High's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams have consistently lagged behind state and district averages, with only 15% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in math in 2023-2024, compared to 27.9% statewide. The school serves a high-needs population, with 96.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools like Cuyama Valley High and Taft Union High.

Maricopa High's performance has been quite volatile over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 1042 out of 2323 schools in 2023-2024 to 1963 out of 2133 schools in 2018-2019. The data also shows notable gender disparities, with male students performing significantly better than female students. While Maricopa High faces significant challenges, its relatively strong graduation and low dropout rates suggest that with the right interventions and support, the school could improve its overall performance and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 955 Stanislaus St.
       Maricopa, CA  93252-8231

(661) 769-8231

District: Maricopa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,320 Help


Feeder schools for Maricopa High:

Elementary:    Maricopa Elementary
Middle:    Maricopa Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.6%
Hispanic:
44.6%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maricopa High ranks better than 55.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maricopa High 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.6%), Hispanic (44.6%), American Indian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maricopa High is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maricopa High is $15,320.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maricopa High:

SchoolDigger ranks Maricopa High 1042nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Maricopa High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Maricopa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Maricopa Unified 1352nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maricopa High

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Rank History for all students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.03 984th 1653 40.5%
2005 44.92 695th 1901 63.4%
2006 46.36 706th 1968 64.1%
2007 42.51 808th 2063 60.8%
2008 29.75 1176th 2117 44.4%
2009 32.57 1282nd 2238 42.7%
2010 25.56 1404th 2281 38.4%
2011 23.44 1520th 2367 35.8%
2012 28.59 1332nd 2354 43.4%
2013 27.39 1399th 2426 42.3%
2015 8.99 1925th 1994 3.5%
2016 19.85 1527th 2039 25.1%
2017 10.76 1777th 2021 12.1%
2018 11.35 1740th 2017 13.7%
2019 11.22 1963rd 2133 8.0%
2021 9.18 1205th 1290 6.6%
2022 19.71 1662nd 2123 21.7%
2023 39.52 1160th 2348 50.6%
2024 43.29 1042nd 2323 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.60 1567th 1862 15.8%
2019 12.52 1735th 1937 10.4%
2021 13.47 973rd 1126 13.6%
2022 27.63 1402nd 1943 27.8%
2023 40.20 1130th 2247 49.7%
2024 54.01 759th 2235 66.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.02 1593rd 1833 13.1%
2022 10.19 1734th 1858 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.90 1004th 2207 54.5%
2024 51.29 770th 2172 64.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.04 788th 2142 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Maricopa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.61 1196th 1222 2.1%
2022 3.44 1196th 1204 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maricopa High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 191 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1989 198 0 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1990 173 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1991 184 0 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 168 0 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1993 164 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1994 149 16 3 40 5 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 71 0 1 29 2 n/a n/a 0 103
1996 71 0 1 29 2 n/a n/a 0 103
1997 78 1 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 110
1998 71 1 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1999 66 1 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 66 1 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2001 72 0 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 67 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 67 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 69 0 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 78 0 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2006 69 0 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 68 1 4 35 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 74 1 3 39 n/a n/a n/a 0 117
2009 77 0 4 35 1 0 0 0 117
2010 64 0 3 32 1 0 0 0 100
2011 62 0 1 34 1 0 0 0 98
2012 50 0 1 23 1 0 0 0 75
2013 51 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 73
2014 47 0 1 26 0 0 1 0 75
2015 57 1 0 26 0 0 2 0 86
2016 55 0 0 23 1 0 2 0 81
2017 54 0 0 26 0 0 1 0 81
2018 56 0 0 28 0 0 2 0 86
2019 56 0 0 25 0 0 2 0 83
2020 51 1 0 26 0 0 2 0 80
2021 48 2 0 31 1 0 3 0 85
2022 47 1 0 41 3 0 0 0 92
2023 48 1 0 33 2 0 0 0 84
2024 42 2 0 37 2 0 0 0 83

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 Maricopa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 13.5 16.0 n/a
1989 225 11.9 18.9 n/a
1990 202 11.4 17.7 n/a
1991 219 11.4 19.2 n/a
1992 208 11.6 17.9 16.8
1993 217 9.1 23.8 22.6
1994 213 10.2 20.9 33.8
1995 103 8.9 11.6 44.7
1996 103 8.9 11.6 44.7
1997 110 7.2 15.3 42.7
1998 100 8.4 11.9 57
1999 106 8.9 11.9 48.1
2000 111 8.2 13.5 67.6
2001 110 8.0 13.8 65.5
2002 96 9.3 10.3 59.4
2003 96 9.3 10.3 59.4
2004 97 8.7 11.1 51.5
2005 119 7.8 15.3 72.3
2006 105 8.8 11.9 69.5
2007 108 9.0 12.0 65.7
2008 117 10.0 11.7 69.2
2009 117 9.6 11.7 62.4
2010 100 7.8 12.7 68
2011 98 n/a n/a 71.4
2012 75 9.9 7.5 n/a
2013 73 8.0 9.0 83.6
2014 75 7.6 9.8 81.3
2015 86 7.0 12.2 87.2
2016 81 8.0 10.1 85.2
2017 81 8.3 9.7 81.5
2018 86 8.4 10.1 88.4
2019 83 9.2 8.9 89.2
2020 80 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 85 9.0 9.4 94.1
2022 92 8.8 10.4 95.7
2023 84 8.7 9.6 96.4
2024 83 8.5 9.6 96.4

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 Maricopa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 13.5 16.0 n/a
1989 225 11.9 18.9 n/a
1990 202 11.4 17.7 n/a
1991 219 11.4 19.2 n/a
1992 208 11.6 17.9 16.8
1993 217 9.1 23.8 22.6
1994 213 10.2 20.9 33.8
1995 103 8.9 11.6 44.7
1996 103 8.9 11.6 44.7
1997 110 7.2 15.3 42.7
1998 100 8.4 11.9 57
1999 106 8.9 11.9 48.1
2000 111 8.2 13.5 67.6
2001 110 8.0 13.8 65.5
2002 96 9.3 10.3 59.4
2003 96 9.3 10.3 59.4
2004 97 8.7 11.1 51.5
2005 119 7.8 15.3 72.3
2006 105 8.8 11.9 69.5
2007 108 9.0 12.0 65.7
2008 117 10.0 11.7 69.2
2009 117 9.6 11.7 62.4
2010 100 7.8 12.7 68
2011 98 n/a n/a 71.4
2012 75 9.9 7.5 n/a
2013 73 8.0 9.0 83.6
2014 75 7.6 9.8 81.3
2015 86 7.0 12.2 87.2
2016 81 8.0 10.1 85.2
2017 81 8.3 9.7 81.5
2018 86 8.4 10.1 88.4
2019 83 9.2 8.9 89.2
2020 80 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 85 9.0 9.4 94.1
2022 92 8.8 10.4 95.7
2023 84 8.7 9.6 96.4
2024 83 8.5 9.6 96.4

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 Maricopa High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maricopa High

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 1963rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1160th of 2348 High schools
 42.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Maricopa High)010
 10%
   10th Grade Science (Maricopa Unified)010
 10%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maricopa High)17.765.2
 47.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Maricopa Unified)17.765.2
 47.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maricopa High)04.6
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Maricopa Unified)04.6
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8384
 1.2%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White5648
 14.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%96.4%
 7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maricopa High

Students at Maricopa High are 51% White, 45% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Maricopa High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Maricopa Elementary
Middle : Maricopa Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Maricopa High.

Maricopa High ranks 1042nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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