Serving 5 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Thunderbird 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 30%).
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 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Thunderbird High School's student population of 5 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Thunderbird High School is 0.65, which is equal to 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)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
20%
3%
Hispanic
40%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
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?
70-74% 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).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Thunderbird High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Thunderbird High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Thunderbird High School?
5 students attend West-mec - Thunderbird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West-mec - Thunderbird High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Asian.
What grades does West-mec - Thunderbird High School offer ?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Thunderbird High School part of?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Thunderbird High School located?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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