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Westview High School vs. Thunderbird High School

Should you attend Westview High School or Thunderbird High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Westview High School
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thunderbird High School
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12, Westview 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Thunderbird High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,733 students
1,547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thunderbird High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westview High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thunderbird High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thunderbird High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1169 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#414 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thunderbird High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
48%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thunderbird High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thunderbird High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
90%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thunderbird High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westview High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thunderbird High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
423
394
Grade 10 Students
484
403
Grade 11 Students
375
415
Grade 12 Students
451
335

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thunderbird High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thunderbird High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thunderbird High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thunderbird High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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