Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Ironwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Ironwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Ironwood High School's student population of 1 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Ironwood 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)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
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
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
100%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Ironwood High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Ironwood High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Ironwood High School?
1 students attend West-mec - Ironwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Ironwood High School students are Hawaiian.
What grades does West-mec - Ironwood High School offer ?
West-mec - Ironwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Ironwood High School part of?
West-mec - Ironwood High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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