West-mec - Pinnacle 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 50%).
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 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104.54 (on an FTE basis)
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Black
20%
6%
White
60%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
Source: 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Pinnacle High School?
5 students attend West-mec - Pinnacle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West-mec - Pinnacle High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Pinnacle High School offer ?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Pinnacle High School part of?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Pinnacle High School located?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School is located in the Desert Ridge West neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Desert Ridge West.
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