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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 13,665 students in Tolleson Union High School District (4288). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288) have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
13,665 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
613 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
174 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
228 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10,738 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
48%
# Black Students
1,432 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
733 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
5%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
-
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,330
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,605
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,437
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,293
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,102 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,969
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,102
$11,323
Best Tolleson Union High School District (4288) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
West Point High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-8700
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,877 students
Rank: #33.
Westview High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #44.
Tolleson Virtual High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4022
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Tolleson Union High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4200
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,467 students
Rank: #66.
La Joya Community High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: #77.
Copper Canyon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,155 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Linda High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7000
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,860 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) manages 8 public schools serving 13,665 students.
What is the rank of Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) is ranked #336 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
79% of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tolleson Union High School District (4288)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,102 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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