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West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School

2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
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West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School serves 5 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

School Overview

West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School's student population of 5 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
School Type
Vocational school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West-mec - Barry Goldwater 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West-mec - Barry Goldwater 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
46%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
20%
6%
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White
40%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
(18-19)
<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School's ranking?

West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School?

The graduation rate of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.

How many students attend West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School?

5 students attend West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Black.

What grades does West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School offer ?

West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School part of?

West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break Day- No School
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Students - Half Day
May 19, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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