Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Paradise Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School's student population of 14 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is 0.46, 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)68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Paradise Valley High School?
14 students attend West-mec - Paradise Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West-mec - Paradise Valley High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Paradise Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Paradise Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Paradise Valley High School located?
West-mec - Paradise Valley 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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