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Maryvale High School vs. Western School Of Science And Technology

Should you attend Maryvale High School or Western School Of Science And Technology? 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.
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School Overview

School
Maryvale High School
3415 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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Bottom 50%
Western School Of Science And Technology
6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Western School Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,685 students in grades 9-12, Maryvale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades 7-12, Western School Of Science And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
2,685 students
533 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maryvale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western School Of Science And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maryvale High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western School Of Science And Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maryvale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#1836 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1593 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maryvale High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western School Of Science And Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maryvale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western School Of Science And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maryvale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western School Of Science And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maryvale High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western School Of Science And Technology with the average graduation rate observed in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maryvale High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Western School Of Science And Technology by grade.
Grade 7 Students
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81
Grade 8 Students
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86
Grade 9 Students
694
97
Grade 10 Students
727
97
Grade 11 Students
645
94
Grade 12 Students
619
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
92%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western School Of Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western School Of Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western School Of Science And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maryvale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.15
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maryvale High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western School Of Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maryvale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western School Of Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maryvale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western School Of Science And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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