West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

16 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Paradise Valley High School is a satellite campus program that offers specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) training to high school students. Designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the professional workforce, this location provides students with access to industry-standard equipment and hands-on curriculum. By integrating these programs directly into the high school experience, West-MEC allows students to earn high school credits while gaining technical certifications, helping them become "career-ready" before graduation.

The programs offered at this site are focused on high-demand fields, providing a competitive edge for students looking to enter the workforce immediately or pursue advanced post-secondary degrees. Because West-MEC functions as a collaborative partner with local school districts, students at Paradise Valley High School benefit from rigorous, skill-based instruction that mirrors real-world workplace environments. Ultimately, the school serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to develop professional expertise, technical proficiency, and a clear pathway toward their future career goals.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Asian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
11 (68.8 %)
Asian
4 (25.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (6.2 %)

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:	(602)449-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	16
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 9 2

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 4