West-MEC - Mountain Ridge High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

2 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Mountain Ridge High School serves as a specialized career and technical education (CTE) hub for students in the Glendale area. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, this satellite campus allows students to pursue advanced vocational training and industry certifications while remaining enrolled at their home high school. The program is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, providing hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for high-demand, high-wage career paths immediately upon graduation.

By partnering with the Deer Valley Unified School District, West-MEC provides Mountain Ridge students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and specialized curricula that are often not available in standard classroom settings. The instruction focuses on technical skill mastery, professional development, and real-world application, often offering opportunities for students to earn college credit or industry-recognized credentials. This collaboration ensures that students can graduate with both a high school diploma and a significant head start in their chosen professional or trade fields.

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 - Mountain Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2

White
2 (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)376-3000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2
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 1

Grade 12 1