Youngker High School is a high school in Buckeye, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Buckeye Union High School District. It opened its doors for the first freshman class in 2007. The school opened under the guidance of Principal Johnny Ray, who retired from education in May 2009.
West-mec - Youngker High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- 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)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
#The Youngker Way...Innovation, Diversity, Character, Community, Pride, Leadership, and Communication
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rough Riders
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Youngker High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Youngker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Youngker High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does West-mec - Youngker High School offer ?
West-mec - Youngker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Youngker High School part of?
West-mec - Youngker High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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