Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
University High School's student population of 379 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.56, 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
#1 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #1 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tolleson Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend University High School?
379 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of University High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
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