Below Average
#1594 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Ombudsman - Charter West
High School · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) · Phoenix, AZ
An Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) charter high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2909 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85053
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ombudsman - Charter West score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ombudsman - Charter West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,870
Median home value
$329,500
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec Gateway Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Arizona Conservatory for Arts and AcademicsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Ombudsman Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Thrivepoint High School at Union HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $8,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ombudsman - Charter West is listed in Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ombudsman - Charter West
Ombudsman - Charter West is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), serving approximately 125 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ombudsman - Charter West
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter West serve?
Ombudsman - Charter West serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter West?
Ombudsman - Charter West has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
How does Ombudsman - Charter West rank in AZ?
Ombudsman - Charter West ranks #1,594 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ombudsman - Charter West's MySchoolScout rating?
Ombudsman - Charter West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ombudsman - Charter West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ombudsman - Charter West has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ombudsman - Charter West a charter school?
Yes, Ombudsman - Charter West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ombudsman - Charter West a Title I school?
No, Ombudsman - Charter West is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 564-8102
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85053)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85053; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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