West-mec - Tolleson Union High School

9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
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Tolleson Union High School is a four-year high school located in Tolleson, Arizona. It was established in 1927 and is the only high school within the city limits of Tolleson. Tolleson is the oldest of the five schools in the Tolleson Union High School District.
Serving 2 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Tolleson Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • : 32%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

West-mec - Tolleson Union High School's student population of 2 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Every Endeavor

School Rankings

The diversity score of West-mec - Tolleson Union High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
32%
45%
(18-19)
32%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
49%
Black
50%
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tolleson Wolverine

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Tolleson Union High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Tolleson Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West-mec - Tolleson Union High School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Tolleson Union High School offer ?
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Tolleson Union High School part of?
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • : 32%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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