Tolleson Union High School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson Union High School is a public high school located in Tolleson, Arizona. It is part of the Tolleson Union High School District. The school was founded in 1927 and has a long and proud history of providing quality education to its students. The school has a diverse student body with students from different backgrounds, cultures and economic statuses.
The school offers a comprehensive academic program, with a variety of courses in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and other activities. The school also has a strong commitment to the community, with a variety of service learning projects and other community service opportunities.
Tolleson Union High School is committed to helping its students reach their full potential by providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful and contributing members of society.
Address:
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353Phone:
(623) 478-4200
Site:
Grades:
9-12
Enrollment:
1,960 students
Overview Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson Union High School serves 1,960 students in grades 9-12.
Tolleson Union 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 12% (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 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson Union 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 Tolleson Union High School is 0.30, 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.