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MCAT Academic Programming
MCAT Academic programming meets 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
Building Skills for Life: Award-Winning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students to enter the workforce or continue their education with the academic, career, and life skills necessary to stand out.
Post Secondary Planning
Thanks to the Post-Secondary Planning Center, 85% of last year’s graduates were accepted into college! The Center takes an active approach to make sure students are thinking about life after graduation.
Real-World Ready
MCAT students have access to opportunities to launch them post-graduation, no matter their goals. Students continue their education and attend college, begin steady careers in the workforce, serve communities abroad, and enlist in the military.
News & Events
Cheetah News
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MUSD is proud to continue its strong partnership with Get Away Today, a collaboration that directly benefits MUSD schools and students while helping families plan unforgettable vacations.
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Marana Health is pleased to partner with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to host an informative community discussion on middle and high school students’ mental health on Weds., August 19 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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MUSD is proud to announce that Marana Unified School District schools have been recognized by the Arizona PBIS Coalition for their outstanding implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)!
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During emergencies, depending on the incident, students and staff are trained to respond with specific actions to keep the campus secure and students and staff safe. Learn more about each action and when we may restrict access to campus.
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We invite parents, staff, PTOs, and the community to join us from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Vista! Topics include digital awareness and student safety, district and school updates, and more.
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Thanks to the Arizona Department of Education, MUSD has been awarded $2.4 million to expand its School Safety Officer (SSO) program, increasing the presence of off-duty police officers to the majority of schools across the district.
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Marana Unified is seeking passionate teachers! If you have a bachelor's degree, explore teaching opportunities through emergency certification or post-bachelor's programs and inspire the next generation.
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Marana Unified School District Welcomes New Teachers for the 2026–2027 School Year!
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Arizona's new Healthy Schools Act changes laws governing food in schools, to help kids stay healthy. Schools participating in federal meal programs cannot serve or sell foods with banned ingredients. Here is what families need to know.
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MUSD has expanded its transportation fleet with the addition of four new charter buses, providing students and student athletes with safe, climate-controlled, and convenient travel for far-away athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
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 awarded MCAT High School a “B” letter grade, a high-performing school.
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Students at MCAT are supported by a team that believes in balance of intervention and supports through the PBIS approach, 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.
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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 earned the Marzano High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, ensuring effective teaching in every classroom, in addition to Level 1 certification for a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture.