Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westland 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westland School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westland 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 Westland 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
#1680 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
70%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
7%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westland School's ranking?
Westland School is ranked #1680 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westland School?
The graduation rate of Westland School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Westland School?
215 students attend Westland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Westland School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westland School?
Westland School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westland School offer ?
Westland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westland School part of?
Westland School is part of Cholla Academy (5186) School District.
In what neighborhood is Westland School located?
Westland School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 64 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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