Shadow Ridge High School is a high school in Surprise, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Dysart Unified School District.
Serving 2 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School's student population of 2 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Navy Blue and Silver
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School is 0.51, 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)65%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
45%
Hispanic
50%
49%
White
50%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stallions
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School offer ?
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School part of?
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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