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Maricopa Unified School District (4441)

Arizona · Public School District
12
Schools
8,116
Students
$15,521
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
51.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is a public school district in Arizona serving 8,116 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,521 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Desert Wind Middle School06–08817
Maricopa Wells Middle School06–08934
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Maricopa High School06–122,188
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maricopa Virtual AcademyKG–12197
Saddleback PreschoolPK–PK0
Santa Rosa PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,521Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
22%
State
65.3%
Local (property tax)
21.7%
Federal
13.0%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,116
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,116 students.
What is the graduation rate for Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Maricopa Unified School District (4441) spend per student?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) spends $15,521 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
51% of students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
No, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Maricopa Unified School District (4441) serve?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.