Thunderbird High School is a public high school located in northwestern Phoenix, Arizona. The school is a part of the Glendale Union High School District.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Thunderbird 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)
7 students
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
To Empower All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-first Century
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
American Indian
(24-25)14%
5%
Black
(24-25)14%
6%
White
(24-25)72%
33%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titans (formerly Chiefs)
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Thunderbird High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Thunderbird High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Thunderbird High School?
7 students attend West-mec - Thunderbird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West-mec - Thunderbird High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Thunderbird High School offer ?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Thunderbird High School part of?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Thunderbird High School located?
West-mec - Thunderbird High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 31 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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