Westview High School is a suburban high school in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It opened in 1989 and its first graduating class was in June 1993. It is the largest high school in the Tolleson Union High School District.
Serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12, Westview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 91% 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: 1,733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Westview High School's student population of 1,733 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Westview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview High School is 0.49, 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
#968 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview High School's ranking?
Westview High School is ranked #968 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Westview High School often compared to?
Westview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Thunderbird High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westview High School?
The graduation rate of Westview High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Westview High School?
1,733 students attend Westview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Westview High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview High School?
Westview High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westview High School offer ?
Westview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview High School part of?
Westview High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
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