West Phoenix High School

About West Phoenix High School

West Phoenix High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1966, West Phoenix High School is the oldest high school in the Phoenix Union High School District. It serves the communities of Maryvale, Estrella, and Laveen.
West Phoenix High School offers a comprehensive education to its students, with a focus on preparing them for college and career success. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the arts. The school also offers a variety of college and career readiness programs, including Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment, and career and technical education.
West Phoenix High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in college and the workforce. West Phoenix High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education in a supportive environment.

Address:	3835 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85019
Phone:	(602) 269-1110
Site:	westphoenixhs.com
Grades:	Alternative school / Charter School
Enrollment:	382 students

Overview West Phoenix High School

West Phoenix High School serves 382 students in grades 9-12.
West Phoenix 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on West Phoenix High School

West Phoenix High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West Phoenix High School is 0.21, 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.