Washington High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It serves students from grades 9-12. Washington is a part of the Glendale Union High School District, and opened in 1955 with its first graduating class in 1956.
West-mec - Washington High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- 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
n/a
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
All students will graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in college, career, and life.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
20%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Rams
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Washington High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Washington High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Washington High School?
5 students attend West-mec - Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West-mec - Washington High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Washington High School offer ?
West-mec - Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Washington High School part of?
West-mec - Washington High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Washington High School located?
West-mec - Washington High School is located in the Leescroft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Leescroft.
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