West-mec - Peoria High School

11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
6/
10
Top 50%
Peoria High School is a public secondary school located in Peoria, Arizona, United States, serving grades 9 to 12. It is the oldest high school in the Peoria Unified School District and opened in 1919; its original building Old Main was constructed in 1922, renovated in 2014, and named a Historic Place in 2019.
West-mec - Peoria 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%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 50-54%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West-mec - Peoria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
50-54%
45%
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers
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).
How many students attend West-mec - Peoria High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Peoria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Peoria High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Peoria High School offer ?
West-mec - Peoria High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Peoria High School part of?
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Peoria High School located?
West-mec - Peoria High School is located in the Peoria Heights neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Peoria Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 50-54%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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