North Canyon High School is a nationally recognized public high school located in north central Phoenix, Arizona. It features an International Baccalaureate program. Construction started in 1989, the campus was designed by Hickman, Schafer & Turley Architects Ltd. of Mesa.
West-mec - North Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - North Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Black, Purple
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)9%
5%
Asian
(24-25)4%
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)n/a
49%
Black
(24-25)23%
6%
White
(24-25)64%
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - North Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - North Canyon High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - North Canyon High School?
22 students attend West-mec - North Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West-mec - North Canyon High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does West-mec - North Canyon High School offer ?
West-mec - North Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - North Canyon High School part of?
West-mec - North Canyon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - North Canyon High School located?
West-mec - North Canyon 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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