Wickenburg High School is a high school in Wickenburg, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Wickenburg Unified School District. It is double-listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Arizona. The original Colonial Revival high school and annex were completed in 1925 and 1935, respectively.
West-mec - Wickenburg 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- 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)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
90%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
25%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wranglers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Wickenburg High School?
10 students attend West-mec - Wickenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West-mec - Wickenburg High School students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Wickenburg High School offer ?
West-mec - Wickenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Wickenburg High School part of?
West-mec - Wickenburg High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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