Buckeye Union High School is a public high school in Buckeye, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Buckeye Union High School District.
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
25%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Buckeye Union High School?
4 students attend West-mec - Buckeye Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West-mec - Buckeye Union High School students are White, and 25% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West-mec - Buckeye Union High School offer ?
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Buckeye Union High School part of?
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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