Marana High School


Marana High School is one of three high schools operated by the Marana Unified School District for the town of Marana, Arizona. It was established in 1975.
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History

The school is the successor to the previous Marana High School, which became the current Marana Middle School. Since 1975, numerous additional buildings have been constructed around the campus. These include the newest gym, named the Patton Gym in honor of Coach Norman Patton, who coached the Tigers' basketball team in the 1960s and 70s, and the Wade McLean Swimming Pool, named after the former superintendent of MUSD. Many other facilities have also been added, such as a greenhouse, external welding shops, and portable classroom buildings, all branching off from the main school.

Academics

Fine arts

Marana High 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, piano, ceramics, and choir.

College courses

For the 2024-25 school year, Marana High School offers thirty college courses, both in the form of AP classes and dual-enrollment classes through Pima Community College and the University of Arizona, which are eligible for college credit and transfer to other 4-year colleges.

Athletics

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

Clubs and extracurriculars

Marana High offers a variety of clubs and extracurriculars for students to join. Some of these clubs are affiliated with national organizations.
Clubs offered through national organizations include:
Other affiliated programs include:

Notable alumni