Southwest Campus

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

33 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, this location is the **Verrado High School** campus, which is part of the Agua Fria Union High School District in Buckeye, Arizona.

Verrado High School is a prominent secondary institution serving the Verrado master-planned community and surrounding areas of Buckeye. Known for its distinct architectural style and integration into the master-planned community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive high school experience. It offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond academics, the campus is recognized for a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and "Verrado Pride," often serving as a central hub for local events and neighborhood engagement within the West Valley.

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

1.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Two or More	1

White
15 (45.5%)
Hispanic
14 (42.4%)
Black
3 (9.1%)
Two or More
1 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Phone:	(623)872-6260
Website:	http://west-mec.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 17