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Enrollment
416
High
DISTRICT 1,990 · STATE 631
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4288)·NCES 040852003206
University High School
9419 W VAN BUREN ST, TOLLESON, AZ 85353 · (623) 478-4380 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL416 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 68% of Arizona public high schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public high schools
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 148 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 123 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 69 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 76 | 18% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
2.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -86.0pp since 2017
Math
82.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -2.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 2 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 82 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are down about 86 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 2 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2.0% | 82.0% |
| 2022-23 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2021-22 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2020-21 | 79.0% | 80.0% |
| 2018-19 | 89.0% | 2.0% |
| 2017-18 | 88.0% | 84.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where University High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 82.0% | #6 of 268 ▲ 254 | #5 of 144 ▲ 138 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #263 of 267 ▼ 3 | #143 of 143 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -37.5pp | #1 of 220 | #1 of 134 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 416 | #212 of 510 | #123 of 248 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #245 of 279 | #145 of 163 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.0% | #110 of 284 | #67 of 163 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.3% | #43 of 132 | #27 of 80 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
416
-22 (-5%) vs 2020
-1% since 2010-11, when it was 420
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 416 | 18 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 400 | 16 | 25.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 17 | 22.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 438 | 18 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 503 | 17.4 | 28.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 477 | 17 | 28.1:1 | 47% (222) |
| 2010-11 | 420 | 13 | 32.3:1 | 52% (220) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (503 to 416); teachers up 3% (17.4 to 18).
About University High School
University High School is the name of a small high school in TOLLESON, Arizona. A total of 416 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Arizona is about 631 students, so this school is 34% smaller than average.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) serves 13,931 students across 7 schools.
By race and ethnicity, University High School is 61% Hispanic. It is also 15% Black, 12% Asian, 7% White, and 4% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Maricopa County is roughly 31% Hispanic. University High School has a diversity index of 58%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 18 full-time-equivalent teachers at University High School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 23.1:1. Among high schools in Arizona, the typical ratio is 20.2:1.
The allk12 Grade for University High School is B+. Compared with Arizona public high schools, the school scored higher than 68% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Across Maricopa County, median household income is about $89,300, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The public schools of Maricopa County number 1,352 and enroll about 725,139.
West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School is located less than a tenth of a mile from University High School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 5%, from 438 to 416. The number of students per teacher fell from 24.3 to 23.1 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for University High School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
- West Point High SchoolHigh · 2,782 students
- Tolleson Union High SchoolHigh · 2,648 students
- La Joya Community High SchoolHigh · 2,306 students
- Copper Canyon High SchoolHigh · 2,182 students
- Sierra Linda High SchoolHigh · 1,911 students
- Westview High SchoolHigh · 1,686 students
Other schools in TOLLESON
- Tolleson Union High SchoolHigh · 2,648 students
- Sierra Linda High SchoolHigh · 1,911 students
- Country Place ElementaryElementary · 900 students
- Arts Academy at Estrella MountainElementary · 895 students
- Arizona Desert Elementary SchoolElementary · 843 students
- Fine Arts AcademyElementary · 811 students
Other University High schools
14 other US public schools in 11 states are named University High. University High School is the 12th largest of the 15.
- University High SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 982 students
- UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLORANGE CITY, FL · 2,855 students
- UNIVERSITY HIGHORLANDO, FL · 2,514 students
- University HighIrvine, CA · 2,307 students
- University High SchoolWACO, TX · 1,752 students
Nearby schools
- West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School0.1 mi · 2
- Tolleson Union High School0.1 mi · 2,648
- Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School0.4 mi · 721
- Arizona Desert Elementary School0.8 mi · 843
- Desert Oasis Elementary School1.4 mi · 738
- Sheely Farms Elementary School1.7 mi · 628
Frequently asked questions
About University High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at University High School?
University High School enrolls approximately 416 students in grades 09-12.
Is University High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
University High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does University High School have?
University High School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.
What is the student diversity at University High School?
Student demographics at University High School are roughly 7% White, 61% Hispanic, 15% Black, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is University High School in?
University High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.