METRO TECH HIGH SCHOOL
Metro Tech High School is a public high school that is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,775 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 112 teachers, Metro Tech High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Metro Tech High School, located on West Thomas Road in Phoenix, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) institution that operates as part of the Phoenix Union High School District. The school is distinct from traditional high schools in its commitment to preparing students for both post-secondary education and immediate workforce entry. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on, industry-specific training, Metro Tech offers students a unique environment where they can earn professional certifications and gain practical experience in various career pathways while simultaneously completing their state-mandated graduation requirements.
The campus is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, offering programs that span fields such as healthcare, automotive technology, culinary arts, computer science, and construction trades. Beyond its technical curriculum, Metro Tech fosters a community-focused culture that emphasizes leadership, professional ethics, and collaborative project-based learning. By blending traditional academics with specialized vocational training, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience tailored for students who are looking to jumpstart their professional careers or pursue specialized technical degrees after graduation.
For more information, contact Metro Tech High School at (602) 764-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-1100
http://[email protected]
METRO TECH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,775 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,775
- Teachers:
- 112.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,775 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METRO TECH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.8%
- White
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 57.4%
- Male
- 42.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.