Tolleson Union High School District

The Tolleson Union High School District in Arizona consists of 7 high schools serving grades 9-12. The district's schools range in size from 379 students at University High School to 3,033 students at West Point High School. While the district as a whole is ranked 223 out of 288 in Arizona with a 1-star rating, University High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranked 7th in the state with a 5-star rating.

University High School boasts exceptional academic performance, with 91% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82% in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has a remarkable 98.5% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the other schools in the district generally perform below the state averages in academic metrics, with Sierra Linda High School having the lowest test scores, with only 17% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9% in Mathematics.

The district serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority (ranging from 63.32% to 86.22%) across the schools. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (ranging from 44.94% to 59.97%) indicate that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact student performance and require additional support. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that there may be opportunities for more equitable resource distribution within the district.