Valley Vista High School is a high school in Surprise, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Dysart Unified School District.
Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Valley Vista High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Valley Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Valley Vista High School's student population of 22 students has grown by 2100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Black, Purple
School Calendar
School Mascot
Monsoon
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Valley Vista High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
23%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monsoon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Valley Vista High School?
22 students attend West-mec - Valley Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West-mec - Valley Vista High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does West-mec - Valley Vista High School offer ?
West-mec - Valley Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Valley Vista High School part of?
West-mec - Valley Vista High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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