How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shepherd Junior High School | Westwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, AZ | MESA, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 581 | 3,135 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.9% | 49.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Shepherd Junior High School | Westwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,766 | $13,766 |
| District | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shepherd Junior High School | Westwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 19.5% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.9% | 59.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 10.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shepherd Junior High School | Westwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 290.5:1 | 313.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.6% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 40 | 196 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.