Independence High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, and is the most recent high school in the Glendale Union High School District. The school's name was picked by the school board because of the bicentennial observance.
Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Independence High School's student population of 13 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1977
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Independence High School is 0.38, 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)58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
77%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
25%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Independence High School?
13 students attend West-mec - Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West-mec - Independence High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Independence High School offer ?
West-mec - Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Independence High School part of?
West-mec - Independence High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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