37-563: Coolidge High School is a high school in Coolidge, Arizona which was established in 1939, and was renovated in 2005. It is located at 684 W. Northern Ave. It is one of two high schools under the jurisdiction of the Coolidge Unified School District . Coolidge High School shares its campus with Coolidge Junior High School. The original Coolidge High School built in 1939 and is located at 450 N. Arizona Blvd. The building now houses
74-641: A talking book program. The main library is 16,000 square feet (1,500 m ), provides 75,000 volumes, and provides 38 public access computers with internet access. The Vista Grande Public Library, a branch of the Casa Grande Library System, opened in the summer of 2009. The Casa Grande Municipal Court is the judicial branch of Casa Grande City government and accepted 6,609 filings, conducted 2,486 arraignments and held 156 civil, criminal and jury trials in Fiscal Year 2006–2007. Most of Casa Grande
111-522: A factory for zero-emissions heavy trucks , with a production capacity of 2,500 trucks per year. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km ), all of it land. It contains no mountains and is almost entirely flat, lying in a fertile valley located just south of the Gila River. The Sacaton Mountains are visible to the west, and
148-452: A female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.44. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under age 18, 10.4% aged 18–24, 24.4% aged 25–44, 18.9% aged 45–64, and 13.4% who were aged 65 years or older. The median age
185-483: A full-time Ladder company (12 new firefighters) to the Department. In 2023, Chief Kean got funding for a new Fire Station 503 at a cost over $ 13.4 million dollars. This is the first new fire facility in over 14 years. The Casa Grande Public Library provides the standard services of access to reading materials, as well as some special services, including a volunteer reading club for elementary school, internet access, and
222-483: A million square feet. An additional $ 11 million was spent by the city to fund the reconstruction of the Florence Blvd./I-10 freeway overpass. Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy operates a major dairy processing facility in the town that opened in 2013 and employs about 110 people. According to Casa Grande's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: On November 29, 2016, officials from
259-709: Is a city in Pinal County , Arizona , United States. According to the 2020 census , the city's population is 13,218. Coolidge is home of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument . The monument was the first historic site to receive protected status by the United States Government in 1892. Coolidge is also home to both Central Arizona College and the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology . The area containing what
296-923: Is in the Casa Grande Elementary School District , while a portion is in the Toltec Elementary School District . All of Casa Grande is in the Casa Grande Union High School District . The following schools are located in Casa Grande. Public Elementary Public Middle School Public High School Charter High School Charter Schools Private Colleges These highways serve Casa Grande. The City of Coolidge operates Central Arizona Regional Transit (CART), which provides transportation between Florence , Coolidge , Central Arizona College and Casa Grande. Greyhound serves Casa Grande from
333-414: Is infrequent, occurring 2–3 days per month usually following the passage of a cold front . The record low temperature for the city is 8 °F (−13 °C). Summers are long and very hot, with temperatures of 100 °F (38 °C) to 110 °F (43 °C) almost daily from the end of May until September, with temperatures above 115 °F (46 °C) not uncommon. The record high temperature for
370-513: Is just 11 miles (18 km) south of town. Coolidge features a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh), typical of the Sonoran Desert . Winters are characterized by abundant sunshine and are typically brief and mild, consisting of daytime highs in the 65 °F (18 °C) to 75 °F (24 °C) range. Lows are usually between 35 °F (2 °C) and 45 °F (7 °C), though several freezes occur annually. Rain
407-595: Is now the City of Coolidge was occupied by the Hohokam , an indigenous ancient Sonoran Desert people who built a massive compound consisting many of caliche structures and remained in the area for over 1,000 years. The only remaining and preserved structure from this compound is the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The modern history of the city is centered around agriculture, particularly cotton. Coolidge
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#1732858390070444-555: Is when the area's status as the hub of the Arizona cotton industry was solidified and led to the incorporation of Coolidge as a city in 1945. Up until the 1950s, the city's economy was completely dependent on mining and cotton. It has since diversified to include manufacturing, regional trade , and services for agricultural producers and farm families. In 2019, Nikola Motor Company purchased 389 acres (157 ha) in Coolidge and operates
481-605: The National Baseball Congress World Series ten straight times by winning Arizona state championships in the 1940s and 1950s, and were reactivated in the 2000s. They are now members of the Pacific Southwest Baseball League . According to the United States Census Bureau , Casa Grande has a total area of 112.01 square miles (290.1 km ), all land. Casa Grande has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh), typical for
518-501: The Sonoran Desert . The city experiences long, extremely hot summers and brief winters consisting of mild afternoons and chilly evenings. Along with the rest of southern Arizona, the community is prone to dust storms and in the summer months is affected by the North American Monsoon , which brings high winds and heavy rain. As of the census of 2010, there were 48,571 people, 22,400 households, and 6,547 families residing in
555-441: The U.S. state of Arizona . According to U.S. Census estimates, the population of the city is 55,653 as of 2020. It is named after the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument , which is actually located in Coolidge . "Casa Grande" is Spanish for "big house". Among resident English speakers, there is no consensus on how to pronounce the city's name. Casa Grande was founded in 1879 during the Arizona mining boom, specifically due to
592-528: The Cotton Express, which provides local bus service. The City of Coolidge also operates Central Arizona Regional Transit (CART), which provides transportation between Florence , Coolidge, Central Arizona College and Casa Grande . The town was home to a station for Amtrak ; it closed in June 1996. The Coolidge Municipal Airport , which has two asphalt runways , is located 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of
629-611: The Picacho Mountains are visible to the southeast. Arizona State Route 87 and Arizona State Route 287 pass through the town, providing connections to the Phoenix metropolitan area , Casa Grande , and Eloy . Interstate 10 is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the west. Coolidge is 56 miles (90 km) southeast of Phoenix , 69 miles (111 km) northwest of Tucson , 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Casa Grande and 11 miles southwest of Florence . Picacho Reservoir
666-636: The Public Safety Building. CGFD is serving 109.65 square miles with over 60,000 residents. Dave Kean is the Fire Chief for the City of Casa Grande. In 2021-22 Chief Kean led the fight for the City to form their own ambulance transportation service and obtain a “Certificate of Necessity” from the Arizona Department of Health. This allowed the CGFD to expand by 26 members. Just prior to that he had added
703-433: The city and had 56,050 aircraft operations in the yearly period ending April 2, 2020. The closest major airports to Coolidge are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tucson International Airport . Casa Grande Shuttle provides an airport shuttle to Sky Harbor. Casa Grande, Arizona Casa Grande ( O'odham : Wainom Wo:g ) is a city in Pinal County , approximately halfway between Phoenix and Tucson in
740-523: The city has become home to many Phoenix or Tucson urbanites who own homes in Casa Grande. Most residents either commute north to work in the Phoenix metropolitan area, or to the south, to work in Tucson. This trend has contributed to growth in the service industry of Casa Grande. Many new businesses such as restaurants, gas stations, and retail outlets are opening throughout the city in order to keep up with demand from
777-463: The city is 123 °F (51 °C). Summertime lows are usually above 70 °F (21 °C), with occasional periods of lows above 80 °F (27 °C). Coolidge is affected by the North American Monsoon , which brings brief heavy downpours and gusty winds in the second half of summer. Severe events can sometimes cause haboobs and flash flooding . As of the census of 2000, there were 7,786 people, 2,585 households, and 1,938 families residing in
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#1732858390070814-470: The city was $ 36,212, and the median income for a family was $ 40,827. Males had a median income of $ 34,858 versus $ 23,533 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,917. About 12.4% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. The economy of Casa Grande was historically based on rural, agricultural industries, such as cotton and dairy farms. Over time,
851-598: The city. The population density was 1,549.1 inhabitants per square mile (598.1/km ). There were 3,212 housing units at an average density of 639.1 per square mile (246.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 57.9% White , 8.3% Black or African American , 5.6% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 23.6% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. 39.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,585 households, out of which 38.5% had children under age 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 19.3% had
888-410: The city. The population density was 523.7 inhabitants per square mile (202.2/km ). There were 11,041 housing units at an average density of 229.2 per square mile (88.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 49.9% non-Hispanic White , 4.27% Black or African American , 4.91% Native American , 1.17% Asian , 0.10% Pacific Islander , 21.09% from other races , and 3.56% from two or more races. 39.13% of
925-470: The growing population. A retail shopping mall operates in southern Casa Grande. Phase one of The Promenade at Casa Grande opened on November 16, 2007. Built by Westcor and the Pederson Group, it is similar to Desert Ridge Marketplace (an outdoor shopping center in northeast Phoenix ). The Promenade at Casa Grande is an outdoor mall, built on a 100-acre (0.40 km ) patch of desert, and contains nearly
962-475: The offices of the Coolidge Unified School District #23. Coolidge has many various types of sports. The Coolidge Bears have had a long-standing rivalry between Florence Unified School Districts, Florence Gophers . Fall Winter Spring 32°58′52″N 111°31′46″W / 32.9812°N 111.5294°W / 32.9812; -111.5294 Coolidge, Arizona Coolidge
999-610: The pool in a baseball bat and ball shape remains in memory of the past ballgames. During the Cold War , Casa Grande was the location of the Casa Grande Photogrammetric Test Range . These targets consisted of concrete arrows located in and to the south of the city, which calibrated aerial cartographic cameras. Casa Grande has also played a prominent role in semi-pro and collegiate baseball. The Casa Grande Cotton Kings , who were founded in 1948, qualified to play in
1036-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,920 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1073-509: The poverty line, including 30.9% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over. In 2010, Coolidge had a population of 11,825. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 43.6% non-Hispanic white, 7.3% non-Hispanic black, 0.5% Hispanic blacks, 3.8% non-Hispanic Native American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% non-Hispanic from some other race, 5.0% from two or more races and 42.0% Hispanic or Latino. The City of Coolidge operates
1110-516: The presence of the Southern Pacific Railroad. In January 1880, the community of Terminus, meaning "end-of-the-line," was established despite consisting of just five residents and three buildings. In September 1880, railroad executives renamed the settlement Casa Grande, after the Hohokam ruins at the nearby Casa Grande Ruins National Monument . Casa Grande grew slowly, and suffered several setbacks both in 1886 and 1893, when fires ravaged
1147-475: The relocation camp. Casa Grande is home to Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort, former spring training location for the San Francisco Giants . Then owner, Horace Stoneham , began developing the property in 1959. The first exhibition game was played in Casa Grande in 1961, with Willie Mays hitting a 375-foot (114 m) home run . The San Francisco Giants no longer play at Francisco Grande, but
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1184-580: The state and the Lucid Motors car company announced a $ 700 million manufacturing plant would be constructed in Casa Grande that would employ up to 2,000 workers by 2022. The Lucid car manufacturing plant opened in November 2020. The Casa Grande Fire Department (CGFD), ISO Class 2, provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of Casa Grande. The Casa Grande Fire Department operates out of 4 Fire Stations and an Administrative Headquarters at
1221-505: The town, destroying all wooden housing structures within it. When the mining boom slowed in the 1890s, the town was nearly abandoned, but with the advent of agriculture, the town remained alive and well, and was eventually incorporated in 1915. One of the founding fathers of Casa Grande was Thompson Rodney Peart. Peart Road, Peart Park, and the Peart Center, all of which are notable fixtures of Casa Grande, are named after him. Casa Grande
1258-407: Was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males. The median income for a household in
1295-406: Was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,049, and the median income for a family was $ 33,536. Males had a median income of $ 29,159 versus $ 21,472 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,663. About 20.9% of families and 24.7% of the population were below
1332-550: Was founded in 1925 when R.J. Jones laid out an 80 acres (32 ha) site during the construction of the Coolidge Dam on the nearby Gila River , which was completed in 1930. Both the dam and the townsite were named for Calvin Coolidge , the 30th President of the United States. The dam made the sandy soil native to the area into very rich farmland , and soon vast expanses of desert were plowed and acres of cotton were planted. This
1369-547: Was home to a collective farm society which was part of the Farm Security Administration . From 1942 to 1945, a Japanese-American relocation camp was set up outside of Casa Grande, known as the Gila River War Relocation Center . Two notable people that were interned there were future actor Pat Morita and baseball player Kenichi Zenimura , who constructed a baseball field and set up a league in
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