West-mec - Sunnyslope High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1% in AZ)
- 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)
8 students
Year Founded
1953
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Black
12%
6%
White
75%
34%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Sunnyslope High School?
8 students attend West-mec - Sunnyslope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Sunnyslope High School offer ?
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Sunnyslope High School part of?
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Sunnyslope High School located?
West-mec - Sunnyslope 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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