Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School's student population of 8 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Copper Canyon High School is 0.60, 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)43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
38%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West-mec - Copper Canyon High School often compared to?
West-mec - Copper Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West-mec - Ironwood High School, West-mec - Glendale High School, Challenge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Copper Canyon High School?
8 students attend West-mec - Copper Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West-mec - Copper Canyon High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Copper Canyon High School offer ?
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Copper Canyon High School part of?
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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