West-MEC - Raymond S. Kellis

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

8990 W ORANGEWOOD AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85305

3 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at the Raymond S. Kellis campus is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) satellite program located in Glendale, Arizona. Designed to complement a student’s traditional high school experience, this campus offers rigorous, hands-on training in high-demand industry fields. By integrating classroom theory with real-world applications, West-MEC aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and the professional workforce, ensuring students are prepared for both immediate employment and post-secondary educational pursuits.

The program at the Raymond S. Kellis location provides students with the opportunity to earn professional certifications and college credit while still in high school. Through industry-standard equipment and curriculum developed in partnership with local employers, students gain a competitive edge in technical and skilled trades. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for students looking to jumpstart their careers, fostering a culture of professional excellence, innovation, and practical problem-solving in the West Valley community.

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 - Raymond S. Kellis
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Two or More	1

White
2 (66.7 %)
Two or More
1 (33.3 %)

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)412-5425
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	3
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 10 2

Grade 11 1