West-MEC - Youngker High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

7 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Youngker High School is a satellite campus of a public career and technical education (CTE) district in Arizona. By integrating with Youngker High School in Buckeye, West-MEC provides high school students with access to specialized, hands-on professional training that complements their traditional academic curriculum. This partnership is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the workforce, allowing students to earn industry-recognized certifications and college credit while still working toward their high school diplomas.

The programs offered at this location focus on high-demand career fields, providing students with state-of-the-art equipment and instruction from experts with real-world industry experience. By participating in these courses, students are able to explore potential career paths—such as skilled trades, healthcare, or technology—long before graduation. Ultimately, West-MEC at Youngker High School serves as a launchpad for students to either enter the workforce with competitive skills or pursue advanced post-secondary education with a clear professional focus.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West-MEC - Youngker High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7

White
7 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Phone:	(623)474-0100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 1