Western School of Science and Technology

Summary:

Western School of Science and Technology is a public charter high school serving 522 students in grades 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (97.51%) and a high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (87.74%), indicating it serves a disadvantaged community.

While the school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 92.4% to 100% over the past five years, its academic performance is a concern. The school's test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. When compared to nearby traditional public high schools, such as Independence High School and Maryvale High School, Western School of Science and Technology generally performs worse on academic metrics. However, it outperforms some nearby charter schools, such as Midtown High School and Precision Academy, in terms of graduation and dropout rates.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from 145 out of 285 Arizona high schools in 2018-2019 to 357 out of 469 in 2022-2023, suggests that its performance may be worsening relative to other high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than their White and multi-racial peers, while English Language Learners and students with special needs struggle more academically. These findings indicate that Western School of Science and Technology faces challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 6515 W Indian School Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85033-3330


(623) 249-3900

District: Western School of Science and Technology Inc.


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.2%
White:
1.5%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Compare Details Western School of Science and Technology is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Western School of Science and Technology is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Western School of Science and Technology who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), African American (1.5%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Rank History for Western School of Science and Technology

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Rank History for all middle school students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.25 544th 695 21.7%
2018 33.03 448th 711 37.0%
2019 26.78 412th 605 31.9%
2021 23.00 650th 832 21.9%
2023 16.74 747th 854 12.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.18 573rd 650 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
2023 45.53 54th 145 62.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.98 250th 789 68.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 257th 503 48.9%
2023 21.69 595th 717 17.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.71 477th 624 23.6%
2019 23.54 345th 466 26.0%
2021 24.10 637th 820 22.3%
2023 16.96 711th 806 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 385th 617 37.6%
2019 24.77 313th 435 28.0%
2021 24.05 635th 818 22.4%
2023 16.71 708th 810 12.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 347th 543 36.1%
2019 35.24 233rd 387 39.8%
2021 29.12 581st 802 27.6%
2023 18.95 663rd 760 12.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.00 328th 780 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Western School of Science and Technology

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Rank History for all high school students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.39 145th 285 49.1%
2021 54.67 186th 509 63.5%
2022 30.19 266th 464 42.7%
2023 22.50 357th 469 23.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 54th 155 65.2%
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 59th 253 76.7%
2022 21.08 142nd 168 15.5%
2023 24.87 267th 347 23.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.99 182nd 354 48.6%
2019 38.75 136th 247 44.9%
2021 54.99 184th 492 62.6%
2022 29.46 278th 456 39.0%
2023 19.87 327th 406 19.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.81 159th 370 57.0%
2019 44.22 111th 238 53.4%
2021 51.83 192nd 492 61.0%
2022 28.09 284th 455 37.6%
2023 20.85 337th 429 21.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.48 63rd 306 79.4%
2022 61.16 78th 301 74.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.27 88th 311 71.7%
2019 60.32 52nd 183 71.6%
2021 59.86 127th 479 73.5%
2022 38.17 217th 441 50.8%
2023 24.65 291st 379 23.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Western School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, November 17, 2017

Open Quote this isn't a school, it's a Zoo! Charter schools are destroying the quality of education in America and this is the prime example. Nobody could possibly be learning anything there except civil disobedience. They tout that they are the highest performing school in the Maryvale community. Not much to brag about considering the rest of the state schools are 80 better than they are. There is no discipline, no text books, no structure. All students have computers - to play games on. They freely use their phones to video tape teachers and post them on facebook to discredit them with their ignorant lies. The students are ill-behaved, ill-mannered, rude, have no respect for authority, and the amount of learning that goes on could be put into a fleas thimble. So glad I won't be around when these "animals" become adults. America has a very dim future with the likes of these juvenile delinquents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Western School of Science and Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 3 1 239 0 0 0 0 245
2016 5 6 1 366 0 0 1 0 379
2017 8 7 0 414 0 0 2 0 431
2018 7 7 0 511 0 0 2 0 527
2019 6 9 0 535 1 0 1 0 552
2020 7 11 0 510 1 0 1 0 530
2021 8 12 0 492 1 0 1 0 514
2022 5 10 0 515 2 0 0 0 532
2023 4 7 0 509 2 0 0 0 522
2024 8 8 0 513 2 0 2 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western School of Science and Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 245 n/a n/a 81.2
2016 379 n/a n/a 93.9
2017 431 n/a n/a 87.2
2018 527 n/a n/a n/a
2019 552 n/a n/a n/a
2020 530 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 514 n/a n/a n/a
2022 532 n/a n/a 25.9
2023 522 n/a n/a 87.7
2024 533 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western School of Science and Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 245 n/a n/a 81.2
2016 379 n/a n/a 93.9
2017 431 n/a n/a 87.2
2018 527 n/a n/a n/a
2019 552 n/a n/a n/a
2020 530 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 514 n/a n/a n/a
2022 532 n/a n/a 25.9
2023 522 n/a n/a 87.7
2024 533 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western School of Science and Technology

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $489 (5.8%) $117 (1.4%) $1,096 (13.1%) $5,138 (61.3%) $2,640 (31.5%) $7,778 (92.8%) $8,385
2020 $506 (5.9%) $808 (9.4%) $1,820 (21.3%) $4,760 (55.6%) $2,488 (29.1%) $7,248 (84.7%) $8,562

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western School of Science and Technology

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 412th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 747th of 854 Middle schools
 19.4%
Ranks 145th of 285 High schoolsRanks 357th of 469 High schools
 25.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552522
 5.4%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic535509
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%


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Students at Western School of Science and Technology are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Western School of Science and Technology.


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