Tolleson Union High School vs. University High School
Should I attend Tolleson Union High School or University High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,054 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,054 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
40% | 60%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1418 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#53 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
494
110
Grade 10 Students
528
97
Grade 11 Students
483
98
Grade 12 Students
549
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
14%
% Hispanic
82%
64%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
4%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
28%
