Marana High School is one of three high schools for the town of

Marana, Arizona Marana is a town in Pima County, Arizona, United States, located northwest of Tucson, with a small portion in Pinal County. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 34,961. From 1990 to 2000, Marana was the fourth fastest-g ...

. It was established in 1975.

Academies

The student body is organized into distinct academies, each with a focus on specific career fields. Freshmen are introduced to the academy system through the Freshman Academy. In the Freshman Academy, students cycle through all four of the school's academies, changing at the beginning of each new quarter, so they can make an informed decision in time for their sophomore year. The Arizona School Boards Association awarded the 2010 Golden Bell Award to the program.

Freshman Academy

Freshmen at Marana High School have the opportunity take the Freshmen Success Academy (FSA) class which combines a nationally-recognized career exploration curriculum with exposure to each of the school's four academies. Each quarter, freshmen rotate to a new FSA teacher with a focus on a different Academy. Freshmen in FSA are mentored by Link Leaders, upperclassmen who aspire to be educators and are enrolled in a career-focused elective to develop teaching skills. Freshmen are also involved in the school-wide Academy Advisory mentoring program, meeting with upperclassmen for weekly mentoring and career exploration with Academy Advisors.

Business and Human Services Academy

The Academy of Business and Human Services (BHS) focuses on the foundations of a functioning society impacted by professions like business administration, computer programming, marketing, design and merchandising, culinary arts, early childhood professions, and public service careers. Some courses are eligible for

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credit.

Marana Arts Academy

Marana Arts Academy 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, ceramics, and choir.

MedStart Academy

The MedStart Academy focuses on preparing students for careers in medicine, fitness, and health fields.

Science & Technology

The Marana Academy of Science & Technology focuses on problem solving, innovation, and application of technology through specializations in science, agriculture, and technology courses.

Sports

Marana High is a member of the

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. It is a 5A Conference school.

Extracurricular activities and clubs

Activities and clubs include

Academic Decathlon The Academic Decathlon (also called AcDec, AcaDeca or AcaDec) is an annual high school academic competition organized by the non-profit United States Academic Decathlon (USAD). The competition consists of seven objective multiple choice tests, tw ...

, Art/Anime Club, Athletic Training, Band, Creative Writing Club, Chess Club
Choir
Cube Club, Culinary Arts, Dance Club, DECA, D&D Club, Drama, E.R.A.S.E., Everyday Christians, FCCLA,

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, FFA, Flying Tigers I & II, Interactice Club, International Club, Journalism, Key Club, Library Club, Marine Sciences, Med Start Club,

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, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Orchestra, Photography Club, Speech & Debate, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions, S.T.A.N.D., Thespians, VICA-Automotives & Welding, and Yearbook.

Notable alumni

* Trenton Bourguet, college football quarterback for the

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, professional rodeo barrel racer; four-time World Champion: 1995, 1999, 2010, 2013 *

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, former

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player (

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, Texas Rangers,

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, Cincinnati Reds,

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) * Jordan Morgan (offensive lineman), college football offensive tackle for the Arizona Wildcats *

Troy Olsen Troy Olsen (born July 12, 1973) is an American country music singer-songwriter signed to EMI Nashville, He co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2009 hit single "I'll Just Hold On" and Tim McGraw's "Ghost Town Train," a cut from the album '' Southern Voice ...

, country singer *

Ryan Perry Ryan Keith Perry (born February 13, 1987) is an American retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals. Amateur career Born in Pomona, California, Perry played collegiate baseball at the Universi ...

player ( Detroit Tigers,

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) * Paul Robinson, former NFL running back with ( Cincinnati Bengals,

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), 2-time

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selection, 1968

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References

External links

Marana High School website
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