Marana High School

Marana High School
Address
12000 W. Emigh Road
Tucson, Arizona, Pima County 85743
United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1975
School district Marana Unified School District
Principal Dr. David Mandel
Teaching staff 89.0 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrolment 1,982 [1] (2013–14)
Campus Rural
Color(s)

Blue and gold

         
Team name Tigers
Rival Mountain View High School
Website School website

Marana High School is one of two high schools for the town of Marana, Arizona. It was established in 1975.

Academies

The student body is organized into distinct academies, each with a focus on specific career fields. Freshmen are introduced to the academy system through the Freshman Academy. In the Freshman Academy, students cycle through all four of the school's academies, changing at the beginning of each new quarter, so they can make an informed decision in time for their sophomore year. The Arizona School Boards Association awarded the 2010 Golden Bell Award to the program.[2]

Freshman Academy

All freshmen at Marana High School take the Freshmen Success Academy (FSA) class which combines a nationally-recognized career exploration curriculum with exposure to each of the school's four academies. Each quarter, freshmen rotate to a new FSA teacher with a focus on a different Academy. Freshmen in FSA are mentored by Link Leaders, upperclassmen who aspire to be educators and are enrolled in a career-focused elective to develop teaching skills. Freshmen are also involved in the school-wide Academy Advisory mentoring program, meeting with upperclassmen for weekly mentoring and career exploration with Academy Advisors.

Business & Human Services Academy

The Academy of Business and Human Services (BHS) focuses on the foundations of a functioning society impacted by professions like business administration, computer programming, marketing, design and merchandising, culinary arts, early childhood professions, and public service careers. Some courses are eligible for Pima Community College credit.[3]

Marana Arts Academy (MAA)

Marana Arts Academy focuses on the contributions of the arts to a thriving culture and community, with pathways in photography, fine art, digital media, band, orchestra, theatre, dance, guitar, ceramics, and choir.[4]

MedStart Academy

The MedStart Academy focuses on preparing students for careers in medicine, fitness, and health fields.[5]

Science & Technology

The Marana Academy of Science & Technology focuses on problem solving, innovation, and application of technology through specializations in science, agriculture, and technology courses.[6]

Sports

Marana High is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. It is a 5A Conference school.

Extracurricular activities and clubs

Activities and clubs include Academic Decathlon, Art/Anime Club, Athletic Training, Band, Creative Writing Club, Chess Club, Choir, Cube Club, Culinary Arts, Dance Club, DECA, Drama, E.R.A.S.E., Everyday Christians, FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FFA, Flying Tigers I & II, International Club, Journalism, Key Club, Library Club, Marine Sciences, Med Start Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Orchestra, Photography Club, Speech & Debate, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions, S.T.A.N.D., Thespians, VICA-Automotives & Welding, Yearbook, and YES.[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 "Marana High School". School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "It's state award for Marana program". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Business & Human Services Academy". MHS website.
  4. ↑ "Fine & Performing Arts Academy". MHS website.
  5. ↑ "MedStart Academy". MHS website.
  6. ↑ "Science & Technology Academy". MHS website.
  7. ↑ "School Sponsored Clubs". MHS website.
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