Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman - Charter West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ombudsman - Charter West's student population of 118 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter West ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ombudsman - Charter West is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ombudsman - Charter West's ranking?
Ombudsman - Charter West is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ombudsman - Charter West often compared to?
Ombudsman - Charter Westis often viewed alongside schools like Crown Point High School, Glendale High School, Thrivepoint High School At Union Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter West?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter West is 20-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter West?
118 students attend Ombudsman - Charter West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ombudsman - Charter West students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter West offer ?
Ombudsman - Charter West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman - Charter West part of?
Ombudsman - Charter West is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman - Charter West located?
Ombudsman - Charter West is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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