- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tolleson, AZ
University High School
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852003206
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 416
- students enrolled
University High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852003206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
University High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040852003206 · Tolleson, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 24.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (2,782 students)
University High School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
University 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
- 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
- This school 416
University High School
416 students
What this shows University High School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School compares
University 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 15.1%
Asian 12.3%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, University High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
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 University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Union High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Linda High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University 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
- 2,306
- 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
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about University High School
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 24.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School?
The largest demographic group at University High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University High School rank among high schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #1 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 University 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 La Joya Community High School (2,306 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.