Barry Goldwater High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, named after 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. It is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and opened in 1986. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
9 students
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Two Colors, One Voice
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Black
22%
6%
White
56%
34%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
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?
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?
9 students attend West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Asian.
What grades does West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School offer ?
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School located?
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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