Westwood High School vs. Dobson High School
Should you attend Westwood High School or Dobson 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
Top Rankings
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,570 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,370 students in grades 9-12, Dobson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,570 students
2,370 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#686 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
18%
Graduation Rate
69%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1002
630
Grade 10 Students
925
631
Grade 11 Students
861
532
Grade 12 Students
782
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
6%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
57%
53%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
21%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
