Westview High School

10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,864 students in grades 9-12, Westview 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Westview High School's student population of 1,864 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,864 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Westview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#968 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westview High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westview High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westview High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
6%
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White
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westview High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Westview High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westview High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westview High School's ranking?
Westview High School is ranked #968 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Westview High School often compared to?
Westview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Thunderbird High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westview High School?
The graduation rate of Westview High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Westview High School?
1,864 students attend Westview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westview High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview High School?
Westview High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westview High School offer ?
Westview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westview High School part of?
Westview High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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