Dysart High School is a high school in El Mirage, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Dysart Unified School District.
Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Dysart High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Dysart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Dysart High School's student population of 11 students has grown by 1000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Motto
An A+ School of Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Dysart High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
27%
6%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Demon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Dysart High School?
11 students attend West-mec - Dysart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West-mec - Dysart High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Dysart High School offer ?
West-mec - Dysart High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Dysart High School part of?
West-mec - Dysart High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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