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West-mec - Cortez High School
High School · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
8828 N 31ST AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Enrollment
13
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About West-mec - Cortez High School
West-mec - Cortez High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of the West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923). The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 9th – 12th. Students demonstrate 62% proficiency in math and 47% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,665, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, West-mec - Cortez High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 8828 N 31ST AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85051
- Phone
- (623) 915-8200
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Location
8828 N 31ST AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering West-mec - Cortez High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Intelli-School - Metro Center (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is ThrivePoint High School at Metro (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Glendale). Additionally, Cortez High School (rated 4.7/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cortez High School Phoenix | 0.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Alta Vista Elementary School Phoenix | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Imagine Cortez Park Elementary Phoenix | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| ThrivePoint High School at Metro Glendale | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| CASA Academy Phoenix | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| ACCEL Phoenix | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Washington Elementary School Phoenix | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Intelli-School - Metro Center Phoenix | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Sage Academy Phoenix | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Manzanita Elementary School Phoenix | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Cactus Wren Elementary School Phoenix | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| ST JEROME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Phoenix | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| IntelliSchool Online Phoenix | 1.4 mi | — |
| SC Jensen Online Phoenix | 1.4 mi | — |
| PAS Charter Online Phoenix | 1.4 mi | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Traditional School Phoenix | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Lakeview Elementary School Phoenix | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Roadrunner Elementary School Phoenix | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Richard E Miller School Phoenix | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85051 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,665
Median Home Value
$288,300
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
Population
45,484
College Educated
19.8%
Homeownership
54.6%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Median Age
34.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding West-mec - Cortez High School has a median household income of $63,665. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $288,300, with a median rent of $1,256/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.6%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| CAVIT - Coolidge High School Coolidge, AZ | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West-mec - Cortez High School
What grades does West-mec - Cortez High School serve?
West-mec - Cortez High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West-mec - Cortez High School?
West-mec - Cortez High School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What are the test scores at West-mec - Cortez High School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, West-mec - Cortez High School has 62.0% math proficiency and 47.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is West-mec - Cortez High School a charter school?
No, West-mec - Cortez High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West-mec - Cortez High School a Title I school?
No, West-mec - Cortez High School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,139/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Phoenix). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 915-8200
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)- District Enrollment
- 423
- Schools in District
- 59
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $88,514
Other Schools in This District
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