Enrollment
308
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Westland School Brighton Campus
Federal NCES profile for Westland School Brighton Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040040203429Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westland School Brighton Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #35 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 308
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Westland School Brighton Campus ranks #35 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Cholla Academy (5186) · Arizona
NCES ID 040040203429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+49% vs state
What stands out at Westland School Brighton Campus
Westland School Brighton Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 308 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Westland School Brighton Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Cholla Academy (5186), also runs Westland School (215 students).
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 Westland School Brighton Campus compares
Westland School Brighton Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
62.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,486
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 54.9%
White 23.4%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Westland School Brighton Campus is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cholla Academy (5186), which includes Westland School Brighton Campus.
$12,486
Per student
-5%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 78.4%
Federal 21.4%
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 Westland School Brighton Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Westland School Brighton Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 Westland School Brighton Campus
How many students attend Westland School Brighton Campus?
Westland School Brighton Campus has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westland School Brighton Campus?
71.9% of students at Westland School Brighton Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westland School Brighton Campus?
The largest demographic group at Westland School Brighton Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westland School Brighton Campus?
Westland School Brighton Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westland School Brighton Campus rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Westland School Brighton Campus ranks #35 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Westland School Brighton Campus a good school?
Westland School Brighton Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Cholla Academy (5186)?
Besides Westland School Brighton Campus, Cholla Academy (5186) also operates Westland School (215 students). See the Cholla Academy (5186) district page for the complete list.
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