Maryvale High School (Phoenix, Arizona)

Maryvale High School is part of the Phoenix Union High School District. The school opened in 1963 and is located at 3415 North 59th Avenue northwest of downtown Phoenix. The first graduating class was in 1964. Maryvale’s enrollment is 2,861 students, over 90 percent of whom are Hispanic.[2] The school predominantly serves students from partner elementary districts Cartwright and Isaac. Maryvale is a comprehensive high school known for maintaining the best attendance and graduation rate (91.4%) in the district. Maryvale's curriculum consists of over 60 AP and Honors sections in all academic and elective classes. Students also have the opportunity to be dual enrolled with Phoenix College earning college credit alongside their high school credit. Maryvale seniors consistently receive scholarships totaling over $1,000,000. Maryvale's staff includes six National Board Certified Teachers. Maryvale is a Performing school, according to the Arizona Department of Education.[3]

Maryvale High School
Address
3415 North 59th Avenue

Phoenix
,
Arizona 85031
Coordinates33°29′21″N 112°11′05″W
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1963
PrincipalShakira Simmons
Staff147.80 (FTE)[1]
FacultyApprox. 221
Grades9-12
Number of students2,861 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.32[1]
Color(s)   Black and Gold
MascotPanther
Websitewww.MaryvaleHS.org

History

The School was designed by the local architecture firm of Weaver & Drover. The construction contract to build the campus was awarded to Manhattan-Dickmann Construction Co. of Phoenix.[4]

Notable alumni

References
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  3. http://www10.ade.az.gov/ReportCard/SchoolSummary.aspx?id=5441&ReportLevel=1
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