Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Cactus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Cactus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Cactus High School's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Cactus High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Cactus High School?
3 students attend West-mec - Cactus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Cactus High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Cactus High School offer ?
West-mec - Cactus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Cactus High School part of?
West-mec - Cactus High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Finals Day Two/Last Day for Seniors
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Finals Day Two/Underclassmen/Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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