WAVE-Arizona Western College

Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **WAVE (Western Arizona Vocational Education)** program, hosted in partnership with **Arizona Western College (AWC)** at their Parker, Arizona campus, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) initiative. Designed primarily for high school students in the region, the program bridges the gap between secondary education and professional workforce preparation. By offering specialized vocational training, the program allows students to earn industry-recognized certifications and college credit while still completing their high school diplomas.

The curriculum is heavily focused on hands-on, practical skill development intended to meet the specific economic needs of the La Paz County region. By utilizing the facilities and educational resources of Arizona Western College, WAVE provides students with a collegiate learning environment, preparing them for immediate entry into high-demand trade fields or a seamless transition into higher education degree programs. This collaborative model serves as a vital pathway for local youth to gain career readiness and academic advancement without needing to leave their immediate community.

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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:	Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
Phone:	(928)669-2214
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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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

9th

10th

11th

12th