Westwood High School is a 4-year public high school in the western part of Mesa, Arizona, United States under the jurisdiction of Mesa Public Schools. It was opened in 1962 with Elias Brimhall as the founding principal. In the 1983–84 school year, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school.
Evit - Westwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤10%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Westwood High School is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Westwood High School?
1 students attend Evit - Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Westwood High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Evit - Westwood High School offer ?
Evit - Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Westwood High School part of?
Evit - Westwood High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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