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West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

Arizona · Public School District
56
Schools
292
Students
$74,804
Per-Pupil Spend
+421% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
25.0%
Graduation Rate
-61.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) is a public school district in Arizona serving 292 students across 56 schools. It includes 56 high school. Its graduation rate of 25.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $74,804 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (56)
High Schools56 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northeast Campus10–1223
Northwest Campus10–1218
Southwest Campus09–1226
Start Campus09–120
West-MEC - Agua Fria High School09–126
West-MEC - Apollo High School09–121
West-MEC - Barry Goldwater High School09–127
West-MEC - Boulder Creek High School09–124
West-MEC - Buckeye Union High School09–124
West-MEC - Cactus High School09–120
West-MEC - Centennial High School09–121
West-MEC - Central Campus09–1213
West-MEC - Copper Canyon High School09–122
West-MEC - Cortez High School09–124
West-MEC - Deer Valley High School09–126
West-MEC - Desert Edge High School09–127
West-MEC - Dysart High School09–121
West-MEC - Estrella Foothills High School09–122
West-MEC - Glendale High School09–128
West-MEC - Greenway High School09–122
West-MEC - Horizon High School09–1213
West-MEC - Independence High School09–125
West-MEC - Ironwood High School09–121
West-MEC - La Joya High School09–123
West-MEC - Liberty High School09–120
West-MEC - Millennium High School07–1211
West-MEC - Moon Valley High School09–122
West-MEC - Mountain Ridge High School09–122
West-MEC - North Canyon High School09–1213
West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School09–1216
West-MEC - Peoria High School07–122
West-MEC - Pinnacle High School09–1210
West-MEC - Raymond S. Kellis07–123
West-MEC - Sandra Day O'Connor High School09–122
West-MEC - Shadow Mountain High School09–125
West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School09–120
West-MEC - Sierra Linda High School09–121
West-MEC - Sunnyslope High School09–125
West-MEC - Sunrise Mountain High School07–120
West-MEC - Thunderbird High School09–122
West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School09–121
West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School07–1210
West-MEC - Valley Vista High School09–122
West-MEC - Verrado High School09–1210
West-MEC - Washington High School09–122
West-MEC - West View High School09–120
West-MEC - Wickenburg High School09–123
West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School09–123
West-MEC - Youngker High School09–127
West-MEC Canyon View High School09–128
West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College09–121
West-MEC Gateway Community College09–127
West-MEC Glendale Community College09–120
West-MEC Glendale Community College - North09–120
West-MEC West Point High School09–127
West-MEC Western School Science Technology09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$74,804+421% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
47%
State
51.5%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal
1.2%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
56
Schools
292
Students
—
Free Lunch
$75K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate25.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $74,804 per pupil — 421% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 56 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 25.0%, graduation is 61.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) has 56 public schools, serving a total of 292 students.
What is the graduation rate for West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?
The graduation rate is 25.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spend per student?
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spends $74,804 per pupil — 421% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?
No, West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) serve?
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) serves grades 7 through 12, covering middle and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?
The median opportunity score across schools in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.