Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353-2833
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 13,335 students in Tolleson Union High School District (4288). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
13,335 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
590 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#460 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Tolleson Union High School District (4288), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.65
# American Indian Students
157 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
278 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10,482 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
47%
# Black Students
1,239 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
846 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
-
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,502
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,476
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,294
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,063
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,401 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$165 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,241
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,401
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tolleson Union High School District (4288) Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4022
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
West Point High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,914 students
Rank: #44.
Westview High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,843 students
Rank: #55.
La Joya Community High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #66.
Tolleson Union High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Linda High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #88.
Copper Canyon High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,195 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 13,335 students.
What is the rank of Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) is ranked #462 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 23:1, 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 $12,401 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 13,335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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