Western School Of Science And Technology

6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033

Rating

Bottom 50%

Western School Of Science And Technology serves 514 students in grades 7-12.

Western School Of Science And Technology placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 514 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western School Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Western School Of Science And Technology's student population of 514 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

514 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Western School Of Science And Technology is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Western School Of Science And Technology is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1383 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

32%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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17:1

American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

96%

46%

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Black

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.65

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

76%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

65%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western School Of Science And Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western School Of Science And Technology's ranking?

Western School Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Western School Of Science And Technology?

The graduation rate of Western School Of Science And Technology is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.

How many students attend Western School Of Science And Technology?

514 students attend Western School Of Science And Technology.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Western School Of Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.

What grades does Western School Of Science And Technology offer ?

Western School Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Western School Of Science And Technology part of?

Western School Of Science And Technology is part of Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 514 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education