Northwest Campus

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

40 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Northwest Campus, located at 5487 N. 99th Ave in Glendale, Arizona, is a primary facility within the **Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD)**, specifically serving as the **Northwest Campus for the district’s specialized programs**. The school is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to instruction, the campus focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles, regain credit, and successfully meet graduation requirements.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Northwest Campus emphasizes personal growth, student support, and workforce readiness. The school fosters a close-knit community where staff work collaboratively with students to address unique barriers to learning, ensuring that every student has a clear roadmap toward a high school diploma. With its strategic location in Glendale, the campus acts as a vital resource for families seeking a supportive, focused, and flexible educational setting that prioritizes student success and long-term career or post-secondary preparation.

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
27 (67.5%)
Hispanic
11 (27.5%)
Black
1 (2.5%)
Two or More
1 (2.5%)

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)877-6915
Website:	http://west-mec.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.1
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 13

Grade 12 27