Shadow Mountain High School is a public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Arizona. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school's athletic teams are known as the Matadors. Shadow Mountain's school colors are navy blue and gold. It opened in 1974.
Serving 4 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School's student population of 4 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
The diversity score of West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School is 0.38, 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)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
25%
6%
White
75%
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Matadors
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 - Shadow Mountain High School?
4 students attend West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School offer ?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School part of?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School located?
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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