Metro Tech High School Finished First Phase of Renovations
The Phoenix campus overhaul was funded by a 2023 voter-approved bond measure.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Phoenix Union High School District has completed the first phase of renovations at Metro Tech High School. The project allows the school to reopen public-facing services including a credit union, cosmetology salon, and culinary operations.
Why it matters
The renovation project addresses the need for updated facilities amid a significant surge in student interest for career and technical education programs. The upgrades ensure the campus can continue to support students arriving from over 25 different elementary and charter school districts in Phoenix.
The campus, which was established as West High School in the 1940s and renamed in 1985, serves students from more than 25 elementary and charter districts. The project is financed by bonds approved by local voters in 2023.
The players
Phoenix Union High School District
This is the governing public school district responsible for overseeing the renovation and daily operations of the Metro Tech campus.
Metro Tech High School
This is a career and technical education facility in Phoenix that serves students from a wide range of local elementary and charter districts.
McCarthy
This is the construction and project management firm tasked with executing the campus renovations and coordinating mentorship opportunities.
The details
Construction work incorporated student involvement by allowing pupils in the electrical and construction programs to contribute to the facility upgrades. McCarthy, the project lead, also facilitates construction tours for district schools through the ACE Mentorship Program.
Timeline
The school was established as West High School in the 1940s.
The institution officially adopted the name Metro Tech in 1985.
Voters approved the bond funding for the project in 2023.
Phase I of the campus renovation project reached completion in September 2026.
Roadmap
The renovation follows the pattern of increased investment in vocational training driven by the national 34 percent growth in CTE programs from 2021 to 2024. By modernizing facilities, the district positions itself to better accommodate the rising demand for technical education among local students.
The completion of Phase I restores access to professional services like the school's cosmetology salon and credit union, which are open to the Phoenix community. Students and families can now engage with these vocational services while benefiting from the updated campus facilities.
The takeaway
This renovation highlights the ongoing shift toward prioritizing career-ready infrastructure in public education. Residents should monitor district communications for updates on upcoming construction phases and the continued expansion of student-led services.
Further reading
Learn more about local school developments in the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Big Media.
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