Serving 2,467 students in grades 9-12, Tolleson Union 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tolleson Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tolleson Union High School's student population of 2,467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tolleson Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolleson Union High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolleson Union High School's ranking?
Tolleson Union High School is ranked #1172 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tolleson Union High School often compared to?
Tolleson Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolleson Union High School?
The graduation rate of Tolleson Union High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tolleson Union High School?
2,467 students attend Tolleson Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tolleson Union High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolleson Union High School?
Tolleson Union High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tolleson Union High School offer ?
Tolleson Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tolleson Union High School part of?
Tolleson Union High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
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