Serving 3,570 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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 3,570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 3,570 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood 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 Westwood High School is 0.62, 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
#717 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #717 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Westwood High School often compared to?
Westwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
3,570 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Westwood High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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