Deer Valley High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school opened its doors in 1980 with an initial enrollment of 750 students. Today, the campus is housed on more than 60 acres with a current enrollment of about 1,900 students.
West-mec - Deer Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139.60 (FTE)
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Black
(24-25)13%
6%
White
(24-25)75%
33%
Two or more races
(24-25)12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skyhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 - Deer Valley High School?
8 students attend West-mec - Deer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Deer Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Deer Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Deer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Deer Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Deer Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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