About Casa Grande Casa Grande is a dynamic, involved community, a modern city with rural heritage and old-fashioned values. Its economic base is a mix of retail trade, manufacturing and agriculture. Founded in 1879, Casa Grande was named for the famous Hohokam Indian Ruins 20 miles to the northeast. Midway between Phoenix and Tucson, the city has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County since its incorporation in 1915.
Principal Economic Activities Casa Grande is strategically located at the intersection of two interstate highways (I-8 and I-10) in an area known as Arizona’s Golden Corridor. Once dependent on agriculture and mining, the community has evolved into a diversified full-service area with manufacturing, retail trade, government and tourist-related employment. All of Pinal County is a designated Enterprise Zone.
Government The City is governed by a Mayor, six Council Members and a City Manager. Police protection is provided by the City and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department. There are three fire stations with full-time emergency medical personnel. All Stations are staffed with Advanced Life Support Paramedics.
Educational Information Casa Grande has nine public elementary schools, two private elementary schools, and a new public high school facility at 2730 N. Trekell Rd., with a 2,800-student capacity. Central Arizona College, a two-year community college east of Casa Grande, offers a range of courses including college preparatory, liberal arts, vocational/technical, and career education. Arizona State University in Tempe (45 miles north) and the University of Arizona in Tucson (67 miles south) are major four-year state institutions. Northern Arizona University at Central Arizona College allows a student to choose choose from over 17 bachelor’s and 12 master’s degrees, plus 12 certificates and endorsements; for information, call (520) 421-1394. The University of Phoenix offers bachelors and masters degrees in business-related areas in conjunction with the community college.
About Casa Grande Casa Grande is a dynamic, involved community, a modern city with rural heritage and old-fashioned values. Its economic base is a mix of retail trade, manufacturing and agriculture. Founded in 1879, Casa Grande was named for the famous Hohokam Indian Ruins 20 miles to the northeast. Midway between Phoenix and Tucson, the city has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County since its incorporation in 1915.
Principal Economic Activities Casa Grande is strategically located at the intersection of two interstate highways (I-8 and I-10) in an area known as Arizona’s Golden Corridor. Once dependent on agriculture and mining, the community has evolved into a diversified full-service area with manufacturing, retail trade, government and tourist-related employment. All of Pinal County is a designated Enterprise Zone.
Government The City is governed by a Mayor, six Council Members and a City Manager. Police protection is provided by the City and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department. There are three fire stations with full-time emergency medical personnel. All Stations are staffed with Advanced Life Support Paramedics.
Educational Information Casa Grande has nine public elementary schools, two private elementary schools, and a new public high school facility at 2730 N. Trekell Rd., with a 2,800-student capacity. Central Arizona College, a two-year community college east of Casa Grande, offers a range of courses including college preparatory, liberal arts, vocational/technical, and career education. Arizona State University in Tempe (45 miles north) and the University of Arizona in Tucson (67 miles south) are major four-year state institutions. Northern Arizona University at Central Arizona College allows a student to choose choose from over 17 bachelor’s and 12 master’s degrees, plus 12 certificates and endorsements; for information, call (520) 421-1394. The University of Phoenix offers bachelors and masters degrees in business-related areas in conjunction with the community college.
