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
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Top Rankings
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Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,686 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,592 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 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,686 students
1,592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#414 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
404
Grade 10 Students
422
385
Grade 11 Students
460
368
Grade 12 Students
379
435
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
73%
47%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
8%
36%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%