Enrollment
416
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852003206
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at University High School
University High School is a mid-sized high school in Tolleson, Arizona, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 44% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tolleson Union High School District (4288) spends $9,583 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students) and Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students) alongside University High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University High School compares
University High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which includes University High School.
$9,583
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 36.2%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is University High School a good school?
University High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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