- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
La Joya Community High School
Federal NCES profile for La Joya Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852002339
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Joya Community High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Joya Community High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Community High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
La Joya Community High School held near 2,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+95 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+95 students YoY 040852002339 · Avondale, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,306 enr · 26.5:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (2,782 students)
La Joya Community High School held near 2,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+95 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
La Joya Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
2,782 students
- Tolleson Union
Tolleson Union High School
2,648 students
- This school
La Joya Community High School
2,306 students
- Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon High School
2,182 students
- Sierra Linda H
Sierra Linda High School
1,911 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,686 students
What this shows La Joya Community High School reports 2,306 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Joya Community High School compares
La Joya Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,306 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,306
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
African American 11.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, La Joya Community High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Union High School District (4288) reports $10,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Joya Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Canyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Linda High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Joya Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,182
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Avondale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Standard public school
335 students
Thrivepoint High School at Avondale
Alternative education program
134 students
West-Mec West Point High School
Vocational / career-technical school
7 students
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational / career-technical school
1 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,306 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Joya Community High School
How many students attend La Joya Community High School?
La Joya Community High School has 2,306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,078 (2022-23) → 2,173 (2023-24), nearly flat (+95).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Joya Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Joya Community High School is 26.5:1, which is 56% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Joya Community High School?
42.0% of students at La Joya Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Joya Community High School?
The largest demographic group at La Joya Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Joya Community High School?
La Joya Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Joya Community High School rank among high schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Community High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Besides La Joya Community High School, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students), Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students), and Copper Canyon High School (2,182 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.