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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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Vista is a new personalized learning program for 9th - 12th grade students. Located on a newly designed campus, students can dive deeper into core academics and topics of interest while developing professional skills for the future. Application open Jan. 21. Attend an Info Session to learn more!
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals in 2025! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
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Vote TODAY! Help MUSD retain the title of Best Place to Work! Celebrate your favorite school, teacher, and/or principal by voting in the Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest contest!
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Find your career at Marana Schools! MUSD is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, Feb 1 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mountain View High School Library. Numerous support staff and certified/exempt positions across MUSD schools and the District are being filled.
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MUSD’s Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets again during the upcoming 2024 Winter Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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MUSD is one of the 60 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) chosen to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.
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Cultural Event Night brought families together for a hands-on journey into the art of painting and etching horse hair ornaments.
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The renewal of the existing override allows us to continue to offer full-day kindergarten, elementary and secondary school electives, access to counselors, and protect class sizes. The approved increase of approximately $5 million will be used for people, specifically to increase teacher and support staff salaries and wages.
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A generous $33,000 donation from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene will help provide nutritious snacks to students identified as chronically hungry through the district’s Power Pack Program.
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MUSD celebrates Substitute Educator Appreciation Day on November 22. Thank you to all of our substitute teachers at MUSD who support Marana Schools and our students!
Upcoming Events
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 5650 W. Moore Road MaranaAZ85658
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Marana Middle School 11285 W. Grier Rd. Marana, AZ
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Twin Peaks K-8 School 7995 W. Twin Peaks Rd. Tucson, AZ
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Tortolita Middle School 4101 W. Hardy Rd. Tucson, AZ
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All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
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Tortolita Middle School 4101 W. Hardy Rd. Tucson, AZ
all day
All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
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.