Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Central Campus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Central Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West-mec - Central Campus's student population of 11 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Central Campus is 0.30, 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)
(14-15)65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
82%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
10%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Central Campus?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Central Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Central Campus?
11 students attend West-mec - Central Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West-mec - Central Campus students are White, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West-mec - Central Campus?
West-mec - Central Campus has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does West-mec - Central Campus offer ?
West-mec - Central Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Central Campus part of?
West-mec - Central Campus is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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