- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
Westwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood 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 040497000419
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #4 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-173 students YoY
Westwood High School held near 3,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-173 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 170.2 → 173.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-173 students YoY 040497000419 · Mesa, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
3,135 enr · 18.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Westwood High School held near 3,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-173 headcount). Teacher FTE added 170.2 → 173.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Westwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- This school
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,995 students
What this shows Westwood High School reports 3,135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood High School compares
Westwood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,135 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,135
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 405 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 19.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Westwood High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood High School
How many students attend Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has 3,135 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,570 (2022-23) → 3,397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-173).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood High School?
49.0% of students at Westwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood High School?
Westwood 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 Westwood High School rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Westwood High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.