Western Maricopa Education Centerrecently welcomed students back for the 2026–27 school year, marking the largest enrollment in the district's 22-year history as career and technical education continues to grow.
More than 3,340 students are attending classes on-site across West-MEC's six campuses in Buckeye, Avondale, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise and the district's newest Southeast Campus near Loop 101 and Thomas Road. Beyond its campuses,
West-MEC extends career and technical education opportunities to more than 48,000 students through satellite programs offered at partner high schools in Maricopa County.
