Westwood High School

www.mpsaz.org/westwood

3,135 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and its comprehensive range of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, offering students access to various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of athletic and fine arts activities intended to prepare them for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Westwood High School is deeply integrated into the local Mesa community and prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and school spirit. The school focuses on building strong relationships between students, faculty, and families to create a supportive learning environment. Whether students are interested in STEM, the performing arts, or competitive sports, Westwood provides the resources and community backing to help its students pursue their individual goals and pathways to success.

3,135

Total Students

153.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	1,871
Black	181
Asian	24
Two or More	97
American Indian	318
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
1,871 (59.7%)
White
611 (19.5%)
American Indian
318 (10.1%)
Black
181 (5.8%)
Two or More
97 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
33 (1.1%)
Asian
24 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-4400
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/westwood
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 765

Grade 10 814

Grade 11 820

Grade 12 736