Serving 4 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Cortez High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Cortez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Cortez High School's student population of 4 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Cortez High School is 0.38, 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)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Cortez High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Cortez High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Cortez High School?
4 students attend West-mec - Cortez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Cortez High School students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Cortez High School offer ?
West-mec - Cortez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Cortez High School part of?
West-mec - Cortez High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Cortez High School located?
West-mec - Cortez High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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