Boulder Creek High School is a high school in Anthem, Arizona. It serves grades 9-12 for the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school has been rated A+ by the AEF as of February 15 2024.
Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Boulder Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School's student population of 3 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Boulder Creek High School is 0.45, 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)76%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
33%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Boulder Creek High School?
3 students attend West-mec - Boulder Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West-mec - Boulder Creek High School students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Boulder Creek High School offer ?
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Boulder Creek High School part of?
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Boulder Creek High School located?
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School is located in the Anthem neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Anthem.
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