Westwood High School

About Westwood High School

Westwood High School is a public high school located in Westwood, Massachusetts. Established in 1873, Westwood High School is one of the oldest schools in the state and has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school is home to a diverse student body of over 1,200 students, representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Westwood High School offers a comprehensive curriculum, with courses in mathematics, science, English, social studies, foreign languages, and the arts. The school also offers a variety of electives and honors courses. In addition, Westwood High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and special interest groups.
Westwood High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strict code of conduct and works to ensure that all students feel included and respected. The school also has an active parent-teacher association and a variety of after-school programs to help students develop their skills and interests.
Westwood High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality education. With its strong academic program and diverse student body, Westwood High School is a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	945 W Rio Salado Pkwy Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone:	(480) 472-4400
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	3,355 students

Overview Westwood High School

Westwood High School serves 3,355 students in grades 9-12.
Westwood 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 21% (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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Westwood High School

Westwood 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 Westwood High School is 0.63, 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.