Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Central Campus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Central Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West-mec - Central Campus's student population of 13 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Central Campus is 0.28, 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)
(14-15)65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
84%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
7%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Central Campus?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Central Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Central Campus?
13 students attend West-mec - Central Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West-mec - Central Campus students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West-mec - Central Campus?
West-mec - Central Campus has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does West-mec - Central Campus offer ?
West-mec - Central Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Central Campus part of?
West-mec - Central Campus is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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