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???4 school year, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school.
Serving 3,135 students in grades 9-12, 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood High School serves the western part of Mesa, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 31.6 square miles. The average drive to the school takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 3,135 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,135 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Westwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.60, 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
#961 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
74%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Warriors
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 #961 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 74%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
3,135 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westwood High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% 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 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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