Valley Vista High School is a high school in Surprise, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Dysart Unified School District.
West-mec - Valley Vista High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Valley Vista 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
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Black
(24-25)23%
6%
White
(24-25)64%
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)4%
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monsoon
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Valley Vista High School?
22 students attend West-mec - Valley Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West-mec - Valley Vista High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does West-mec - Valley Vista High School offer ?
West-mec - Valley Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Valley Vista High School part of?
West-mec - Valley Vista High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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