Independence High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, and is the most recent high school in the Glendale Union High School District. The school's name was picked by the school board because of the bicentennial observance.
West-mec - Independence 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 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Independence 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)
13 students
Year Founded
1977
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Black
(24-25)8%
6%
White
(24-25)77%
33%
Two or more races
(24-25)15%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
25%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Independence High School?
13 students attend West-mec - Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West-mec - Independence High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Independence High School offer ?
West-mec - Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Independence High School part of?
West-mec - Independence High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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