Enrollment
2,782
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
West Point High School
Federal NCES profile for West Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852002975
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852002975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point High School
West Point High School is a large high school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 2,782 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Arizona schools and 33% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,782 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Tolleson Union High School District (4288) spends $9,583 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's high schools, it stands alongside Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (335 students): West Point High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students) and La Joya Community High School (2,306 students) alongside West Point High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Point High School compares
West Point High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 25% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,782 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,782
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 336 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
African American 12.5%
White 7.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, West Point High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which includes West Point High School.
$9,583
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 36.2%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Canyon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Linda High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,306
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,182
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Avondale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Standard public school
335 students
Thrivepoint High School at Avondale
Alternative education program
134 students
West-Mec West Point High School
Vocational / career-technical school
7 students
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational / career-technical school
1 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,782 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Point High School
How many students attend West Point High School?
West Point High School has 2,782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 22.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point High School?
36.0% of students at West Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point High School?
The largest demographic group at West Point High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point High School?
West Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Point High School rank among high schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Avondale on the city page.
Is West Point High School a good school?
West Point High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Besides West Point High School, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students), La Joya Community High School (2,306 students), and Copper Canyon High School (2,182 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.
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