La Joya Community High School

About La Joya Community High School

La Joya Community High School is a public high school located in Avondale, Arizona. It is part of the Avondale Elementary School District and serves the communities of Avondale, Goodyear, and parts of Buckeye. La Joya has a rich tradition of academic excellence and is committed to providing a quality education to its students.
The school offers a wide range of courses to meet the needs of its diverse student body. In addition to core classes such as English, math, science, and social studies, La Joya also offers a variety of electives and Advanced Placement courses. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports teams.
La Joya Community High School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strong commitment to creating an environment that is free from bullying and harassment. The school also works to ensure that all students are treated fairly and with respect.
La Joya Community High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school offers a variety of courses, extracurricular activities, and a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive in.

Address:	11650 W Whyman Ave Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone:	(623) 478-4400
Site:	lajoya.tuhsd.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,982 students

Overview La Joya Community High School

La Joya Community High School serves 1,982 students in grades 9-12.
La Joya Community High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on La Joya Community High School

La Joya Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of La Joya Community High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.