Agua Fria High School is a public high school in Avondale, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, it is the first school built in the district and its only school until the establishment of Millennium High School in 1999.
Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Agua Fria High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 49%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Agua Fria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Agua Fria High School's student population of 6 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Grey, Scarlet, Blood red
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Agua Fria High School is 0.00, 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)49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Agua Fria High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Agua Fria High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Agua Fria High School?
6 students attend West-mec - Agua Fria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Agua Fria High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Agua Fria High School offer ?
West-mec - Agua Fria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Agua Fria High School part of?
West-mec - Agua Fria High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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