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Desert Sunrise High School

Maricopa, Arizona · Grades 9 to 12 · Maricopa Unified School District (4441)

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About Desert Sunrise High School

Desert Sunrise High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Maricopa, Arizona. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,261 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Maricopa. There are about 23.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (54.3 teachers in all). It is one of 10 schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Pinal County. Within 5 miles there are 9 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	16200 N Murphy Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone	(520) 509-0400
School district	Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,261
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	54.3
Students per teacher	23.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Pinal County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040472003810). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

CAVIT - Desert Sunrise High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Maricopa · under 0.1 mi Desert Wind Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Maricopa · 1.7 mi Santa Cruz Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Maricopa · 2.3 mi Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaCharter · Grades K to 10Maricopa · 3.5 mi Heritage Academy MaricopaCharter · Grades 6 to 12Maricopa · 3.8 mi A+ Charter SchoolsCharter · Grades 6 to 12Maricopa · 4.1 mi Sequoia Pathway AcademyCharter · Grades K to 12Maricopa · 4.1 mi Saddleback Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Maricopa · 4.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Sunrise High School serve?

Desert Sunrise High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?

Desert Sunrise High School reported 1,261 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sunrise High School?

About 23.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,261 students and 54.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Sunrise High School a public or charter school?

Desert Sunrise High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Sunrise High School in?

Desert Sunrise High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/maricopa-unified-school-district-4441/

Where is Desert Sunrise High School located?

Desert Sunrise High School is at 16200 N Murphy Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138. The phone number is (520) 509-0400.

How many other schools are near Desert Sunrise High School?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Sunrise High School in our directory.