Willow Canyon High School is a public high school located in Surprise, Arizona, United States. Established in 2003, it is part of the Dysart Unified School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Willow Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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West-mec - Willow Canyon High School's student population of 14 students has grown by 366% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Midnight blue, Dark Red
The diversity score of West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is 0.36, 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)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
79%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
14%
38%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Willow Canyon High School?
14 students attend West-mec - Willow Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West-mec - Willow Canyon High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Willow Canyon High School offer ?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Willow Canyon High School part of?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Willow Canyon High School located?
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School is located in the Surprise Farms neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Surprise Farms.
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