Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 3 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School is 0.45, 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)75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
33%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School?
3 students attend West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School students are White, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School offer ?
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School part of?
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School located?
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School is located in the Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners.
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