Verrado High School is a public high school in the Verrado community of Buckeye, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, the school primarily serves the Verrado area and is the fourth school in the district. Construction on Verrado High School began in 2006.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Verrado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Verrado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Verrado High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Honor First, Win or Lose
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Verrado High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Hispanic
100%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viper
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Verrado High School?
1 students attend West-mec - Verrado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Verrado High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does West-mec - Verrado High School offer ?
West-mec - Verrado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Verrado High School part of?
West-mec - Verrado High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Verrado High School located?
West-mec - Verrado High School is located in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Verrado.
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