West-MEC - Pinnacle High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

10 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Pinnacle High School operates as a specialized career and technical education (CTE) satellite campus. This partnership allows high school students to pursue advanced vocational training while earning both high school and college credit. The program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and professional industry standards, providing students with hands-on experience in high-demand career fields before they graduate.

Located within the Pinnacle High School facility in North Phoenix, this campus serves as a hub for students looking to gain a competitive edge in the workforce. By offering industry-recognized certifications and state-of-the-art training environments, West-MEC enables participants to explore diverse pathways—ranging from healthcare and technology to specialized trades—in an integrated academic setting. The model is specifically structured to prepare students for either immediate entry into the workforce or advanced post-secondary education, ensuring they possess the technical proficiency required for today's evolving economy.

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 - Pinnacle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
7 (70.0 %)
Black
1 (10.0 %)
Two or More
1 (10.0 %)
American Indian
1 (10.0 %)

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:	(602)449-4000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	10
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 8

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 1