WESTERN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Western School of Science and Technology is a public charter high school that is part of the Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 527 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.
Western School of Science and Technology (Western) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is designed to prepare students for college and career success through a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum. The school emphasizes a culture of high expectations and academic achievement, aiming to provide a high-quality educational alternative for students in a historically underserved community.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to "a culture of achievement," where it focuses heavily on preparing students for life beyond high school through personalized support and mentorship. Beyond its core science and technology offerings, Western prides itself on fostering a tight-knit school community, promoting leadership, and ensuring that every student has a clear post-secondary plan. By integrating challenging coursework with character development, the school strives to empower its students to become innovative problem-solvers in their future professional fields.
For more information, contact Western School of Science and Technology at (623) 249-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
WESTERN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a public Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 527 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 527
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 527 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- White
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.