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.
Serving 3,397 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 3,397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Orange
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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 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%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
3,397 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Westwood High School students are Hispanic, 20% 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) School District.
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