- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852002975
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
West Point High School shrank from 3,033 students in 2022-23 to 2,877 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 123.0 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 040852002975 · Avondale, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,782 enr · 22.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students)
West Point High School shrank from 3,033 students in 2022-23 to 2,877 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 123.0 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
West Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Point High School
2,782 students
- Tolleson Union
Tolleson Union High School
2,648 students
- La Joya Commun
La Joya Community High School
2,306 students
- Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon High School
2,182 students
- Sierra Linda H
Sierra Linda High School
1,911 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,686 students
What this shows West Point High School reports 2,782 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Point High School compares
West Point High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Tolleson Union High School District (4288) reports $10,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,306
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,033 (2022-23) → 2,877 (2023-24), down 156.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.