La Joya Community High School is a community high school located in Avondale, Arizona, US. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Tolleson Union High School District. Currently 2200 students are enrolled. Their Principal's name is Dr. William Sorenson.
Serving 2,306 students in grades 9-12, La Joya Community 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Joya Community High School serves the west part of Avondale, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 28.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Joya Community High School's student population of 2,306 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Joya Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Joya Community High School is 0.36, 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
#1243 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Fighting Lobo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Joya Community High School's ranking?
La Joya Community High School is ranked #1243 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are La Joya Community High School often compared to?
La Joya Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Youngker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Joya Community High School?
The graduation rate of La Joya Community High School is 81%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend La Joya Community High School?
2,306 students attend La Joya Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of La Joya Community High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Joya Community High School?
La Joya Community High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Joya Community High School offer ?
La Joya Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Joya Community High School part of?
La Joya Community High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
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