Peoria High School is a public secondary school located in Peoria, Arizona, United States, serving grades 9 to 12. It is the oldest high school in the Peoria Unified School District and opened in 1919; its original building Old Main was constructed in 1922, renovated in 2014, and named a Historic Place in 2019.
West-mec - Peoria High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
(22-23)n/a
5%
Asian
(22-23)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(22-23)n/a
47%
Black
(22-23)n/a
6%
White
(22-23)100%
35%
Hawaiian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Peoria High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Peoria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Peoria High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Peoria High School offer ?
West-mec - Peoria High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Peoria High School part of?
West-mec - Peoria High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Peoria High School located?
West-mec - Peoria High School is located in the Peoria Heights neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Peoria Heights.
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