West Phoenix High School

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Ph (79879)

www.westphoenixhs.com/

Charter School 403 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Phoenix High School is a public secondary institution located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix, Arizona. Situated on West Thomas Road, the school serves a diverse urban community and operates as part of the Phoenix Union High School District, which is known for providing a wide array of academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs to support student development.

As a member of the Phoenix Union district, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, trade schools, or higher education. The campus environment typically emphasizes fostering a supportive culture for its student body, often incorporating personalized learning pathways and community-based engagement to address the specific needs of the families residing in the 85019 area.

403

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Phoenix High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	366
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
366 (90.8%)
Black
25 (6.2%)
White
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Ph (79879)
Phone:	(602)269-1110
Website:	http://www.westphoenixhs.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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 77

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 140