Serving 10 students in grades 7-12, West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School is 0.34, 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)60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School?
10 students attend West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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