Ombudsman - Charter West

Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)

az.ombudsman.com/charter-west/

Charter School 176 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ombudsman Charter West, located on West Bell Road in Phoenix, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment. As part of the national Ombudsman network, the school focuses on providing a personalized, alternative pathway to graduation. It caters primarily to students seeking credit recovery, those who have fallen behind in their original academic programs, or individuals who benefit from a more flexible, self-paced learning structure.

The school emphasizes a supportive, small-group setting that prioritizes student engagement and academic accountability. By combining a blended learning model—which integrates online curriculum with direct teacher instruction—Ombudsman Charter West helps students overcome barriers to education. Their mission is to provide an inclusive atmosphere that fosters both academic success and social-emotional growth, ultimately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether that leads to higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

176

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

44.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ombudsman - Charter West
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	89
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
89 (50.6%)
White
66 (37.5%)
Black
17 (9.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
Phone:	(602)564-8102
Website:	http://az.ombudsman.com/charter-west/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	44.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 103