Westview High School is a suburban high school in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It opened in 1989 and its first graduating class was in June 1993. It is the largest high school in the Tolleson Union High School District.
Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - West View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 17 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
West-mec - West View High School's student population of 17 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence from all, for all
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - West View High School is 0.30, 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)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
82%
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: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - West View High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - West View High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - West View High School?
17 students attend West-mec - West View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West-mec - West View High School students are White, and 18% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - West View High School offer ?
West-mec - West View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - West View High School part of?
West-mec - West View High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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