Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Buckeye Union High School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Buckeye Union High School is 0.58, 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)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Buckeye Union High School?
15 students attend West-mec - Buckeye Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West-mec - Buckeye Union High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Buckeye Union High School offer ?
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Buckeye Union High School part of?
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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