Enrollment
516
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Western School of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Western School of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040092403436Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western School of Science and Technology earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #42 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 516
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Western School of Science and Technology ranks #42 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040092403436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
What stands out at Western School of Science and Technology
Western School of Science and Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 516 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Western School of Science and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) is a single-school charter district, so Western School of Science and Technology operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Western School of Science and Technology compares
Western School of Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,145
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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 96.3%
African American 2.3%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Western School of Science and Technology is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937), which includes Western School of Science and Technology.
$11,145
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 74.0%
Federal 23.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western School of Science and Technology
How many students attend Western School of Science and Technology?
Western School of Science and Technology has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western School of Science and Technology?
70.9% of students at Western School of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western School of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Western School of Science and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western School of Science and Technology?
Western School of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Western School of Science and Technology rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Western School of Science and Technology ranks #42 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Western School of Science and Technology a good school?
Western School of Science and Technology earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937)?
None; Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) is a single-school charter district, and Western School of Science and Technology is its only campus.
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