University High School is an American public college preparatory high school located in the Tolleson Union High School District in Arizona. The UHS mission statement is "harnessing the power of dreams". The school mascot is a lighthouse, and the colors that represent it are green and gold.
Serving 416 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: University High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Tolleson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 102.5 square miles, with most students typically within a 10-15 minute drive and an average distance of about 5.1 miles to the school from the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is located 11.3 miles away.
- 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 416 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Harnessing the Power of Dreams
School Rankings
University High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.58, 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
#30 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
62%
49%
Black
15%
6%
White
7%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lighthouse
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 #30 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 77.8%.
How many students attend University High School?
416 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of University High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% 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 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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