- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
Westview High School
Federal NCES profile for Westview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852001478
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Westview High School shrank from 1,864 students in 2022-23 to 1,733 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 87.6 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 040852001478 · Avondale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,686 enr · 19.4:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (2,782 students)
Westview High School shrank from 1,864 students in 2022-23 to 1,733 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 87.6 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Westview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Point Hig
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
- This school
Westview High School
1,686 students
What this shows Westview High School reports 1,686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview High School compares
Westview 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 17% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,686
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
African American 11.3%
White 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Westview High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Westview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Linda High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview 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
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 (~1,686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview High School
How many students attend Westview High School?
Westview High School has 1,686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,864 (2022-23) → 1,733 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview High School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview High School?
40.0% of students at Westview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview High School?
The largest demographic group at Westview High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview High School?
Westview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Westview High School rank among high schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview High School ranks #1 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 Westview High School, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students), Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students), and La Joya Community High School (2,306 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.