Tonopah Valley High School is a high school in Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona. It is part of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which also operates Tartesso Elementary School, Winters' Well Elementary School, Desert Sunset Elementary School and Ruth Fisher Middle School.
Serving 11 students in grades 7-12, West-mec - Tonopah Valley 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Tonopah Valley 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)60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School?
11 students attend West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School offer ?
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School part of?
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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