Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Marcos De Niza High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Marcos De Niza High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Marcos De Niza High School is ranked #855 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Marcos De Niza High School often compared to?
Marcos De Niza High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Del Sol High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School?
The graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School is 77%, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Marcos De Niza High School?
1,458 students attend Marcos De Niza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Marcos De Niza High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcos De Niza High School?
Marcos De Niza High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marcos De Niza High School offer ?
Marcos De Niza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marcos De Niza High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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