West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

10909 N PERRYVILLE RD
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center) at Shadow Ridge High School serves as a specialized career and technical education (CTE) hub located in Waddell, Arizona. Rather than a traditional high school, West-MEC functions as a public school district dedicated to providing advanced vocational training to students from surrounding member high schools. By partnering with Shadow Ridge, the program allows students to gain hands-on professional experience in high-demand industries while simultaneously completing their standard high school curriculum.

The programs offered at this location are designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce or higher education. Students enrolled in these courses receive rigorous instruction and industry-recognized certifications, which provide a competitive edge for future careers. By utilizing the facility at Shadow Ridge, West-MEC enables students to access specialized equipment and expert instruction that might not be available at a traditional comprehensive high school, fostering a career-focused environment that prioritizes practical skill development.

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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:	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Phone:	(623)523-5100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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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