Desert Sunrise High School is a comprehensive public high school in Maricopa, Arizona, in the United States. The school is in the Maricopa Unified School District, and is located on Murphy Rd and Farrell Rd in Maricopa. Its school mascot is Gary the Golden Hawk, and its colors are blue and gold.
Desert Sunrise High School serves 1,261 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sunrise High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Sunrise High School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 105% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sunrise High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
19%
6%
White
26%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gary The Golden Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?
1,261 students attend Desert Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Desert Sunrise High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sunrise High School offer ?
Desert Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Sunrise High School part of?
Desert Sunrise High School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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