Westwood High School is a 4-year public high school in the western part of Mesa, Arizona, United States under the jurisdiction of Mesa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. It was opened in 1962 with Elias Brimhall as the founding principal. In the 1983–84 school year, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school.
Evit - Westwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤10%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Westwood High School is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Westwood High School?
1 students attend Evit - Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Westwood High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Evit - Westwood High School offer ?
Evit - Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Westwood High School part of?
Evit - Westwood High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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