Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ - US News Best High Schools
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Maryvale High School 

3415 N 59th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona | (602) 764-2000

(602) 764-2000

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#12,749 in National Rankings

Overall Score 27.78/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

2,795

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Overview of Maryvale High School

Maryvale High School is ranked 232nd within Arizona. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Maryvale High School is 19%. The total minority enrollment is 98%, and 88% of students are economically disadvantaged. Maryvale High School is 1 of 19 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District.

Maryvale High School 2024 Rankings

Maryvale High School is ranked #12,749 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

27.78

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    19%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    6%
  • Graduation Rate

    72%

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Ranking Factors

How Maryvale High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 360 schools ranked in Arizona.

College Readiness Index Rank

#10,092

National

#158

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#9,508 (tie)

National

#151

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,326

National

#313

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#7,037

National

#144

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#17,120 (tie)

National

#298

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#10,092

#158

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#9,508 (tie)

#151

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,326

#313

State Assessment Performance Rank

#7,037

#144

Graduation Rate Rank

#17,120 (tie)

#298

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Students/Teachers at Maryvale High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

2,795

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

97.7%

Minority Enrollment

97.7%

Minority Enrollment

91.2%

Hispanic

4.4%

Black

2.3%

White

0.8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%

Two or More Races

0.5%

Asian

0.1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female47%
Male53%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

88%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

80%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

8%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

138

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Test Scores at Maryvale High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

9.1/100

Subject Proficiency:

Arizona administered the ACT and AZSCI to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

10

30

13

30

6

10

Mathematics

Reading

Science

District
State

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on ACT and AZSCI

13.1%

ACT and AZSCI Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Above Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

9.7%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

6.7%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-14.4%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

45.9%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP®

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

19%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

6%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

30%

Exam Pass Rate

19%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

72% (well below state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Large City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

N/A

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

19

Total Students

27,900

College Readiness (district average)

13.1

Proficient in Reading (district average)

13%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

10%

Proficient in Science (district average)

6%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Maryvale High School

3415 N 59th Ave

Phoenix, Arizona 85033

#12,749 in National Rankings

#232 in Arizona High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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