Metro Technical High School

Summary:

Metro Technical High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 1,804 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metro Technical High School stands out for its exceptional performance, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 96.4% to 98.8% over the past several years. The school's dropout rates have also been very low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3%, much lower than the district and state averages. On standardized tests, Metro Technical High School's 11th-grade students have outperformed the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 28% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 18% for the district and 38% for the state.

When compared to other nearby schools within the Phoenix Union High School District, Metro Technical High School generally outperforms them in key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and dropout rates. However, the school's performance on various student subgroups is mixed, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic and Native American students, but lower rankings and performance for female, Asian, and White student subgroups. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Metro Technical High School spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting the school may have access to adequate resources to support its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1900 W Thomas Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85015-6051


(602) 764-8000

District: Phoenix Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,631 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,804

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.2%
White:
1.6%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Compare Details Metro Technical High School ranks worse than 73.7% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Metro Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (1.6%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metro Technical High School is 17.8, which is the 7th best among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metro Technical High School is $10,631, which is the 6th highest among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metro Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro Technical High School 191st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Metro Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Phoenix Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union High School District 249th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metro Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.02 163rd 395 58.7%
2010 65.28 148th 403 63.3%
2011 66.38 145th 397 63.5%
2012 61.67 185th 471 60.7%
2013 60.66 207th 491 57.8%
2014 65.30 153rd 394 61.2%
2015 26.91 190th 261 27.2%
2016 40.65 191st 406 53.0%
2017 46.23 160th 416 61.5%
2018 38.58 199th 420 52.6%
2019 37.05 158th 285 44.6%
2021 36.24 280th 509 45.0%
2022 24.83 306th 464 34.1%
2023 45.33 217th 469 53.7%
2024 23.52 191st 259 26.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.95 36th 155 76.8%
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.98 76th 253 70.0%
2022 27.74 114th 168 32.1%
2023 66.38 85th 347 75.5%
2024 41.40 98th 168 41.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 193rd 354 45.5%
2019 31.06 155th 247 37.2%
2021 31.10 310th 492 37.0%
2022 20.95 338th 456 25.9%
2023 35.89 242nd 406 40.4%
2024 20.67 154th 193 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 175th 370 52.7%
2019 41.65 122nd 238 48.7%
2021 41.92 243rd 492 50.6%
2022 27.60 287th 455 36.9%
2023 49.31 186th 429 56.6%
2024 18.39 161st 207 22.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.49 180th 238 24.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 35.04 167th 301 44.5%
2023 44.68 98th 201 51.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.83 101st 311 67.5%
2019 55.53 59th 183 67.8%
2021 44.97 217th 479 54.7%
2022 30.44 271st 441 38.5%
2023 53.06 148th 379 60.9%
2024 30.94 111th 164 32.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.24 34th 128 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Metro Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 28.52 277th 409 32.3%
2023 28.98 265th 371 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Metro Technical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 60 17 0 37 4 n/a n/a -59 59
1989 43 16 1 17 0 n/a n/a -22 55
1990 62 21 3 26 12 n/a n/a 212 336
1991 348 82 9 298 42 n/a n/a -367 412
1992 142 52 6 151 16 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 192 56 6 237 22 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 169 48 3 255 22 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 199 70 6 325 29 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 199 70 6 325 29 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 186 77 5 253 24 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 169 84 6 329 33 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 134 55 9 235 40 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 193 86 20 490 56 n/a n/a 0 845
2001 169 85 12 595 39 n/a n/a 0 900
2002 278 160 19 1722 65 n/a n/a 0 2244
2003 278 160 19 1722 65 n/a n/a 0 2244
2004 255 142 30 1908 64 n/a n/a 0 2399
2005 243 130 30 2108 64 n/a n/a 0 2575
2006 198 126 14 2074 52 n/a n/a 0 2464
2007 168 125 16 2148 63 n/a n/a 0 2520
2008 160 118 10 2287 68 n/a n/a 0 2643
2009 73 41 10 1523 20 n/a n/a 0 1667
2010 51 29 8 1427 17 n/a n/a 0 1532
2011 37 26 10 1300 11 0 0 0 1384
2012 33 25 7 1340 7 0 3 0 1415
2013 34 29 6 1401 10 0 3 0 1483
2014 32 29 8 1602 15 1 4 0 1691
2015 25 26 9 1692 10 1 6 0 1769
2016 34 17 5 1648 7 1 4 0 1716
2017 32 15 7 1737 7 2 2 0 1802
2018 25 21 7 1719 2 0 1 0 1775
2019 24 25 5 1700 3 1 3 0 1761
2020 25 25 7 1725 4 0 8 0 1794
2021 24 24 8 1736 5 0 2 0 1799
2022 22 22 11 1738 5 0 4 0 1802
2023 29 23 13 1735 4 0 0 0 1804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metro Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 60.5 0.9 n/a
1989 55 65.8 0.8 n/a
1990 336 64.0 5.2 n/a
1991 412 61.4 6.7 n/a
1992 367 62.5 5.8 n/a
1993 513 64.5 8.0 n/a
1994 497 61.5 8.1 n/a
1995 629 79.0 8.0 n/a
1996 629 79.0 8.0 n/a
1997 545 78.3 7.0 n/a
1998 621 79.2 7.8 n/a
1999 473 82.6 5.7 n/a
2000 845 95.0 8.9 n/a
2001 900 106.3 8.5 n/a
2002 2244 107.9 20.8 n/a
2003 2244 107.9 20.8 n/a
2004 2399 117.6 20.4 50.3
2005 2575 120.2 21.4 72.5
2006 2464 130.2 18.9 73.2
2007 2520 144.7 17.4 21.7
2008 2643 139.0 19.0 0.3
2009 1667 132.2 12.6 67.5
2010 1532 122.0 12.5 87.1
2011 1384 117.0 11.8 1.7
2012 1415 115.0 12.3 82.8
2013 1483 117.4 12.6 62.6
2014 1691 103.0 16.4 84.3
2015 1769 117.0 15.1 90.5
2016 1716 120.0 14.3 93.2
2017 1802 117.0 15.4 94.2
2018 1775 112.8 15.7 90
2019 1761 110.0 16.0 89.9
2020 1794 108.6 16.5 90
2021 1799 109.7 16.3 n/a
2022 1802 101.6 17.7 90
2023 1804 100.8 17.8 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Metro Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 60.5 0.9 n/a
1989 55 65.8 0.8 n/a
1990 336 64.0 5.2 n/a
1991 412 61.4 6.7 n/a
1992 367 62.5 5.8 n/a
1993 513 64.5 8.0 n/a
1994 497 61.5 8.1 n/a
1995 629 79.0 8.0 n/a
1996 629 79.0 8.0 n/a
1997 545 78.3 7.0 n/a
1998 621 79.2 7.8 n/a
1999 473 82.6 5.7 n/a
2000 845 95.0 8.9 n/a
2001 900 106.3 8.5 n/a
2002 2244 107.9 20.8 n/a
2003 2244 107.9 20.8 n/a
2004 2399 117.6 20.4 50.3
2005 2575 120.2 21.4 72.5
2006 2464 130.2 18.9 73.2
2007 2520 144.7 17.4 21.7
2008 2643 139.0 19.0 0.3
2009 1667 132.2 12.6 67.5
2010 1532 122.0 12.5 87.1
2011 1384 117.0 11.8 1.7
2012 1415 115.0 12.3 82.8
2013 1483 117.4 12.6 62.6
2014 1691 103.0 16.4 84.3
2015 1769 117.0 15.1 90.5
2016 1716 120.0 14.3 93.2
2017 1802 117.0 15.4 94.2
2018 1775 112.8 15.7 90
2019 1761 110.0 16.0 89.9
2020 1794 108.6 16.5 90
2021 1799 109.7 16.3 n/a
2022 1802 101.6 17.7 90
2023 1804 100.8 17.8 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Metro Technical High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $679 (5.0%) $303 (2.2%) $1,661 (12.3%) $9,832 (72.7%) $2,714 (20.1%) $12,545 (92.7%) $13,528
2020 $783 (6.0%) $465 (3.5%) $2,030 (15.5%) $9,502 (72.5%) $2,352 (18.0%) $11,853 (90.5%) $13,101
2021 $1,812 (12.2%) $1,268 (8.5%) $4,892 (32.9%) $9,640 (64.9%) $2,134 (14.4%) $11,774 (79.3%) $14,854
2022 $925 (8.7%) $233 (2.2%) $2,083 (19.6%) $8,117 (76.4%) $1,355 (12.7%) $9,472 (89.1%) $10,630

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metro Technical High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 158th of 285 High schoolsRanks 217th of 469 High schools
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17611804
 2.4%
African American2523
 8%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic17001735
 2.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2429
 20.8%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%90%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,804 students attended Metro Technical High School.

Metro Technical High School ranks 191st of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Metro Technical High School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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