Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Willow Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School's student population of 21 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is 0.73, 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)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
24%
6%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
14%
38%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Willow Canyon High School?
21 students attend West-mec - Willow Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West-mec - Willow Canyon High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Willow Canyon High School offer ?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Willow Canyon High School part of?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Willow Canyon High School located?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is located in the Surprise Farms neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Surprise Farms.
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