Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - La Joya High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - La Joya High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - La Joya High School's student population of 8 students has grown by 60% 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 - La Joya High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
25%
6%
White
13%
35%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - La Joya High School?
8 students attend West-mec - La Joya High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West-mec - La Joya High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - La Joya High School offer ?
West-mec - La Joya High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - La Joya High School part of?
West-mec - La Joya High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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