Sunnyslope High School is in the Glendale Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona and offers courses for grades 9–12. It first opened in 1953.
Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Sunnyslope High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School's student population of 8 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is 0.41, 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)75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
75%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Sunnyslope High School?
8 students attend West-mec - Sunnyslope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Sunnyslope High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Sunnyslope High School offer ?
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Sunnyslope High School part of?
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Sunnyslope High School located?
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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