Desert Edge High School is a public high school in Goodyear, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, it is the third school in the district. Construction on Desert Edge began in 2002.
Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Desert Edge High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (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
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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West-mec - Desert Edge High School's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Copper
The diversity score of West-mec - Desert Edge 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)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 - Desert Edge High School?
3 students attend West-mec - Desert Edge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Desert Edge High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Desert Edge High School offer ?
West-mec - Desert Edge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Desert Edge High School part of?
West-mec - Desert Edge High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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