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MCAT Academic Programming
Academic programming to meet the needs of each learner. Options are offered in classroom learning environments where teachers are present to guide learning in person, each day.
Career & Technical Education
Award-winning Career and Technical Education programs prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and career skills needed to compete successfully in the job market.
Post Secondary Planning
The Post Secondary Planning Center takes an active approach to make sure students are thinking about plans after graduation. 85% of last year’s graduates were accepted to college.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum number of units of credit are required for graduation by the Arizona State Board of Education. Students must complete a minimum of 22 units/credits in order to receive a high school diploma.
News & Events
Cheetah News
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Congratulations to Mrs. Beth Schimke, Principal of MCAT High School, on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 “40 Under 40 Award” presented by the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and a vaccine clinic! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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Complete Student Verification & Back-to-School Paperwork online! Each year, all returning and new MUSD families must complete student verification (student registration) and back-to-school paperwork online through your ParentVUE account.
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Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
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Tee up for a cause! Registration is now open for the 2340 Foundation’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament!
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The “Wings Over Marana” project stands as the newest public art sculpture in a longstanding partnership between the Marana High School Welding Program and the Town of Marana, an ongoing collaboration that brings public art to life through the hands of our talented youth.
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Coyote Trail Elementary School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 2 certification in Marzano High Reliability SchoolsTM. Level 2 certification means Coyote Trail Elementary School has established “Effective Teaching in Every Classroom".
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Marana Unified School District received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) awarded from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).
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At Marana Schools, we’re committed to creating a positive environment where every student thrives. Discover how our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is shaping better outcomes through proactive strategies, data, and support systems.
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Looking for a place to build a career that matters? At Marana Unified School District, we’re more than just K-12 educators and staff—we’re a tight-knit community who loves our schools, students, teachers, and families we serve.
Upcoming Events
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Highlights
As a fully accredited learning environment, MCAT High School is committed to ensuring 10-12th grade students have the academic knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, career, and life.
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The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and MCAT High School received a B Letter Grade.
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Students at MCAT are supported by a team that believes in the balance of intervention and supports through the PBIS approach. This approach is grounded in our focus on the 3 A’s: Attendance, Academics and Attitude.
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MCAT provides opportunities for students to step into leadership and be an active part of our school community. Student Leaders plan events to promote a positive and healthy experience for all students.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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MCAT High School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.