Wickenburg High School is a high school in Wickenburg, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Wickenburg Unified School District. It is double-listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Arizona. The original Colonial Revival high school and annex were completed in 1925 and 1935, respectively.
Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Wickenburg 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Wickenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Wickenburg High School's student population of 10 students has grown by 233% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Wickenburg High School is 0.18, 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)30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
90%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
25%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wranglers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Wickenburg High School?
10 students attend West-mec - Wickenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West-mec - Wickenburg High School students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Wickenburg High School offer ?
West-mec - Wickenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Wickenburg High School part of?
West-mec - Wickenburg High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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