Below Average
#1565 of 2,006 schools in AZ
West Phoenix High School
High School · American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. West Ph (79879) · Phoenix, AZ
An American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. West Ph (79879) charter high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3835 W THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85019
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Phoenix High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 West Phoenix High School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$58,767
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. West Ph (79879)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,689NCES 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.
West Phoenix High School is listed in American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Ph (79879); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Phoenix High School
West Phoenix High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. West Ph (79879), serving approximately 402 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Phoenix High School
What grades does West Phoenix High School serve?
West Phoenix High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Phoenix High School?
West Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
How does West Phoenix High School rank in AZ?
West Phoenix High School ranks #1,565 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is West Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 West Phoenix High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Phoenix High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Phoenix High School a charter school?
Yes, West Phoenix High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Phoenix High School a Title I school?
No, West Phoenix High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.0%
- Phone
- (602) 269-1110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85019)
- 26,974
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 85019; 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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