Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Horizon 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Horizon High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Horizon High School is 0.23, 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)60-64%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-pasw1V.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-bhyEu4K.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-Baqaju.png)
Black
n/a
6%
White
87%
35%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in West-mec - Horizon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-btzwNY3.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West-mec - Horizon High School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West-mec - Horizon High School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-KpPame.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/131000/130686/west-mec---horizon-high-school-chart-bkjNNWx.png)
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Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
40%
39%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Horizon High School?
15 students attend West-mec - Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of West-mec - Horizon High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does West-mec - Horizon High School offer ?
West-mec - Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Horizon High School part of?
West-mec - Horizon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Horizon High School located?
West-mec - Horizon High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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