Dobson High School vs. Westwood High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,341 students in grades 9-12, Dobson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,397 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,341 students
3,397 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
174 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#717 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
14%
Graduation Rate
79%
69%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
585
880
Grade 10 Students
619
929
Grade 11 Students
608
811
Grade 12 Students
529
777
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
10%


% Asian
2%
1%


% Hispanic
53%
59%


% Black
8%
6%


% White
26%
20%


% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.60


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%

