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#796 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 40% in state
Western School of Science and Technology
High School · Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6515 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85033
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western School of Science and Technology score 20% 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 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Western School of Science and Technology 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$60,749
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85033; 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,046NCES 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.
Western School of Science and Technology is listed in Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western School of Science and Technology
Western School of Science and Technology is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937), serving approximately 533 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western School of Science and Technology
What grades does Western School of Science and Technology serve?
Western School of Science and Technology serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Western School of Science and Technology?
Western School of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
How does Western School of Science and Technology rank in AZ?
Western School of Science and Technology ranks #796 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Western School of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Western School of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Western School of Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western School of Science and Technology has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Western School of Science and Technology a charter school?
Yes, Western School of Science and Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Western School of Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Western School of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (623) 249-3900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 85033)
- 58,234
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 85033; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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