West-mec - Shadow Mountain 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 top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- 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)
4 students
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Black
25%
6%
White
75%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Matadors
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School?
4 students attend West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School offer ?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School part of?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School located?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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