For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,001 students in Tolleson, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Tolleson, AZ are University High School, Maricopa Institute Of Technology and West Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolleson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Tolleson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Tolleson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tolleson, AZ (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.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
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: #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.
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
Tolleson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tolleson, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Tolleson, AZ include University High School, Maricopa Institute Of Technology and West Point High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tolleson?
6 public high schools are located in Tolleson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolleson?
Tolleson public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tolleson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tolleson include: University High School vs. Tolleson Union High School, Tolleson Union High School vs. University High School, Sierra Linda High School vs. Tolleson Union High School
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