- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tolleson, AZ
Tolleson Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Tolleson Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852000805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolleson Union High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolleson Union High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolleson Union High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+211 students YoY
Tolleson Union High School grew from 2,256 students in 2022-23 to 2,467 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 97.8 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+211 students YoY 040852000805 · Tolleson, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,648 enr · 27.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (2,782 students)
Tolleson Union High School grew from 2,256 students in 2022-23 to 2,467 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 97.8 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tolleson Union 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
- This school
Tolleson Union High School
2,648 students
- La Joya Commun
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 Tolleson Union High School reports 2,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolleson Union High School compares
Tolleson Union High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 61% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,648
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 10.5%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Tolleson Union High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Tolleson Union 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 |
| La Joya Community 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 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolleson Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,306
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~2,648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolleson Union High School
How many students attend Tolleson Union High School?
Tolleson Union High School has 2,648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,256 (2022-23) → 2,467 (2023-24), up 211.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolleson Union High School is 27.3:1, which is 61% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tolleson Union High School?
43.0% of students at Tolleson Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolleson Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Tolleson Union High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolleson Union High School?
Tolleson Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Tolleson Union High School rank among high schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolleson Union High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tolleson, 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 Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Besides Tolleson Union High School, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students), La Joya Community High School (2,306 students), and Copper Canyon High School (2,182 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.