Ironwood High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened in August 1986 with its first graduating class in 1989.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Ironwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
West-mec - Ironwood High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
88.57 (FTE)
Year Founded
1986
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Pursuit of Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Ironwood High School is 0.00, 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)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
45%
Black
100%
6%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Ironwood High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Ironwood High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Ironwood High School?
1 students attend West-mec - Ironwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Ironwood High School students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Ironwood High School offer ?
West-mec - Ironwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Ironwood High School part of?
West-mec - Ironwood High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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