Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, 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%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School's student population of 9 students has declined by 97% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
22%
6%
White
56%
34%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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
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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