WAVE - Parker High School

Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)

1 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

WAVE at Parker High School is a specialized educational program operating within the Parker Unified School District in Arizona. The acronym "WAVE" stands for the **Western Arizona Vocational Education** District, a career and technical education (CTE) cooperative that partners with local high schools to provide students with hands-on, industry-aligned training. By integrating these vocational courses into the high school curriculum, the program aims to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the professional workforce, ensuring students are prepared for both immediate employment and post-secondary technical certifications.

The program at Parker High School offers students unique opportunities to gain real-world experience in fields such as health services, technology, and trades, depending on the current district offerings. By leveraging the resources of the WAVE joint technical education district, the school is able to provide specialized equipment and instructor expertise that might not be available in a standard classroom setting. Ultimately, this initiative serves to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes by providing a clear, skill-based pathway to career success before graduation.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAVE - Parker High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1

Hispanic
1 (100.0%)

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:	Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
Phone:	(928)669-2202
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 1