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Westwood High School vs. Dobson High School

Should you attend Westwood High School or Dobson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Westwood High School
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Dobson High School
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 2,341 students in grades 9-12, Dobson High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,397 students
2,341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dobson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dobson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
122 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dobson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dobson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#961 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#935 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dobson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dobson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dobson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
83%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dobson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dobson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
880
585
Grade 10 Students
929
619
Grade 11 Students
811
608
Grade 12 Students
777
529

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dobson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dobson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dobson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dobson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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