Morenci High School

Morenci Unified District (4230)
1 STADIUM DR
MORENCI, AZ 85540
361 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Morenci High School, located at 1 Stadium Drive in Morenci, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Morenci Unified School District. Nestled in a unique copper-mining community in southeastern Arizona, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often reflecting the resilient and tight-knit spirit of the surrounding area. The school provides a standard academic curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Beyond academics, Morenci High School is well-known for its strong emphasis on athletics and school spirit, with its teams—the Wildcats—acting as a focal point for community pride. The school district leverages its location to provide a focused educational environment, and their official website serves as a primary hub for families to access academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. Overall, the school acts as a cornerstone of the Morenci community, balancing traditional educational goals with the specific needs of a remote, resource-based town.
361
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    236 (65.4%)
  • White
    89 (24.7%)
  • American Indian
    23 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7%)
  • Black
    5 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morenci Unified District (4230)
Phone: (928)865-3631
Website: http://www.morenci.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 99
Grade 10 86
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GIFT-Morenci High School
Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
0 Students
473 STADIUM DR
MORENCI, AZ 85540 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th