Desert Sunrise High School is a comprehensive public high school in Maricopa, Arizona, in the United States. The school is in the Maricopa Unified School District, and is located on Murphy Rd and Farrell Rd in Maricopa. Its school mascot is Gary the Golden Hawk, and its colors are blue and gold.
Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School serves 2 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2022
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
50%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gary The Golden Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School?
2 students attend Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School offer ?
Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School part of?
Cavit - Desert Sunrise High School is part of Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology (79385) School District.
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