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.
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
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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West-mec - Ironwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
88.57 (FTE)
Year Founded
1986
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Pursuit of Excellence
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
100%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Hawaiian.
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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