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.[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]
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
Angel Cejudo - 4-time Division 5A State Champion wrestler; Olympic wrestler for the United States[5]
John Moraga - Two-time All-American University Freestyle Wrestler; professional MMA competitor for the UFC's Flyweight Division,[8] top-ten Flyweight fighter in the world[9]
Frankie Saenz - 1st 4-Time 5A Arizona Wrestling State Champion. Two-time High School All-American Wrestler; professional MMA competitor for the UFC's Bantamweight Division,[10] top-ten Bantamweight fighter in the world[11]
