High Schools in Tolleson Union High School District

The Tolleson Union High School District in Arizona encompasses 7 high schools serving grades 9-12. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with University High School standing out as an exceptional performer, while the other schools in the district generally lag behind state averages.

University High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 25 high schools in Arizona and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional academic achievement, with 91% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82% proficient or better in Mathematics. University High School also has an impressive 98.5% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the other high schools in the district generally perform below the state average on standardized tests and have lower graduation rates, with Sierra Linda High School ranking in the bottom 15 high schools in Arizona.

The district as a whole struggles with low test scores, high dropout rates, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with the majority of schools spending above the state average per student. These factors likely contribute to the district's overall low ranking and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The significant variation in performance among the high schools within the same district highlights the importance of analyzing data at the individual school level, rather than relying solely on district-level metrics.