West-MEC - Thunderbird High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

2 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Thunderbird High School is a satellite campus operating as part of a public career technical education (CTE) district in Arizona. This partnership allows high school students to gain hands-on, industry-specific training that goes beyond the traditional classroom experience. By offering specialized programs, West-MEC provides students with the opportunity to earn professional certifications, gain college credit, and acquire technical skills that prepare them for high-demand careers immediately upon graduation.

The Thunderbird High School location serves as a hub for students looking to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce. By integrating professional-grade equipment and industry-standard curriculum into the school day, the program helps students graduate with a competitive edge, whether they intend to enter a trade, pursue an apprenticeship, or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. This model emphasizes experiential learning and career readiness, ensuring that local students are well-equipped to meet the needs of Arizona’s evolving economic landscape.

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 - Thunderbird High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1 (50.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (50.0 %)

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)915-8900
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 11 1