Enrollment
27
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040061502521
West-Mec - Central Campus — Glendale, AZ
Federal NCES profile for West-Mec - Central Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 94
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West-Mec - Central Campus compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West-Mec - Central Campus reports 27 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 91% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 90% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spends $74,804 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.3% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 1.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West-Mec - Central Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.6:1 | ▼ 91% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1.6:1
students per teacher
— 91% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$74,804
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 27 Top 8% in Arizona — larger than 92% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 1.6:1 -91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040061502521
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), which includes West-Mec - Central Campus.
$74,804
Per student
+396%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+284%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 51.5%
Federal 1.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 1.4:1
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about West-Mec - Central Campus
How many students attend West-Mec - Central Campus?
West-Mec - Central Campus has 27 students enrolled. It is a high school in GLENDALE, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West-Mec - Central Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at West-Mec - Central Campus is 1.6:1, which is 91% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 90% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West-Mec - Central Campus?
The largest demographic group at West-Mec - Central Campus is White at 70.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in GLENDALE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West-Mec - Central Campus?
West-Mec - Central Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.