Westview High School
Westview High School serves 2,445 students in grades 9-12.
Westview High School 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Westview High School's student population of 2,445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westview High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westview High School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1180 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tolleson Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westview High School is West-mec - West View High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Garden Lakes Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Avondale Garden Lakes Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 886 students10
0.1 miles
10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-2200 0.1 PK-8 886 - Glendale West-mec - West View High School Vocational School
Math: 23% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.1 miles
10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0000 0.1 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Arizona Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 348 students10
0.3 miles
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661 0.3 9-12 348 - Phoenix Copper King Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 914 students10
0.8 miles
10730 W.campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2200 0.8 PK-8 914 - Phoenix Villa De Paz Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 705 students10
1.4 miles
4940 North 103rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2200 1.4 PK-8 705
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