Desert Sunrise High School
Maricopa · AZ · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Public
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How Desert Sunrise High School compares for families
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- ▸ LocallyAZ sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Maricopa High School, Casa Grande Union High School, Mesquite High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $16,674/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
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Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
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| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School MARICOPA |
Public | 6.3 | 1,840 | -30.0% |
| Casa Grande Union High School CASA GRANDE |
Public | 13.8 | 1,912 | -4.5% |
| Mesquite High School GILBERT |
Public | 22.8 | 1,303 | -7.7% |
| Heritage Academy Maricopa MARICOPA |
Public · charter | 3.8 | 501 | +4.4% |
| Mountain Pointe High School PHOENIX |
Public | 20.8 | 1,570 | -19.4% |
| Vista Grande High School CASA GRANDE |
Public | 16.5 | 1,943 | +18.4% |
| Campo Verde High School GILBERT |
Public | 20.5 | 1,863 | -4.3% |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 QUEEN CREEK |
Public · charter | 22.2 | 897 | -8.8% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantDesert Sunrise High School is a public high school in Maricopa, AZ, enrolling 1,261 students in grades 9-12 in 2024.
Enrollment is up 105% from 2022 to 2024.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
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How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School? Desert Sunrise High School is a public high school in Maricopa, AZ, enrolling 1,261 students in grades 9-12 in 2024.
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