Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Apollo 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 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Apollo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Apollo High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Apollo High School is 0.00, 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)68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
100%
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Apollo High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Apollo High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Apollo High School?
1 students attend West-mec - Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Apollo High School students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Apollo High School offer ?
West-mec - Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Apollo High School part of?
West-mec - Apollo High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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