Raymond S. Kellis High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. It opened in August 2004 due to overcrowding at Peoria High School and rapid population growth in the surrounding area.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
4%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis?
3 students attend West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis offer ?
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis part of?
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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