Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Paradise Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School's student population of 25 students has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is 0.71, which is more 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)68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Paradise Valley High School?
25 students attend West-mec - Paradise Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Paradise Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Paradise Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Paradise Valley High School located?
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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