Moon Valley High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, and is a part of the Glendale Union High School District, which opened in 1965. Moon Valley is one of Arizona's leading educational establishments and is an excelling school according to the Arizona Department of Education.
Serving 5 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Moon Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Moon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Moon Valley High School's student population of 5 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Royal blue, red and white
School Calendar
School Motto
To Empower All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-first Century
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Moon Valley High School is 0.48, 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)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
60%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Moon Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Moon Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Moon Valley High School?
5 students attend West-mec - Moon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West-mec - Moon Valley High School students are Two or more races, and 40% of students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Moon Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Moon Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Moon Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Moon Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Moon Valley High School located?
West-mec - Moon Valley High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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