How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Joya Community High School | West-MEC - La Joya High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Avondale, AZ | Avondale, AZ |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,306 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.0% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Joya Community High School | West-MEC - La Joya High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,581 | $88,514 |
| District | Tolleson Union High School District | West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Joya Community High School | West-MEC - La Joya High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.8% | - |
| African American | 11.7% | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.6% | - |
| Asian | 1.3% | - |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | - |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | - |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | - |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Joya Community High School | West-MEC - La Joya High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | - |
| Counselor Ratio | 313:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 63 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.