West-mec - North Canyon High School

1700 E Union Hls Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85024
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - North Canyon 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), 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
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West-mec - North Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

West-mec - North Canyon High School's student population of 13 students has grown by 550% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West-mec - North Canyon High School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
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(18-19)
35-39%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
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47%
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Black
15%
6%
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White
85%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of West-mec - North Canyon High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - North Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - North Canyon High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - North Canyon High School?
13 students attend West-mec - North Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West-mec - North Canyon High School students are White, and 15% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - North Canyon High School offer ?
West-mec - North Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - North Canyon High School part of?
West-mec - North Canyon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - North Canyon High School located?
West-mec - North Canyon High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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