Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

District Overview
Located at 9801 W. Van Buren Street in Tolleson, Arizona, the Tolleson Union High School District is an open, traditional public school district serving the vibrant communities of the West Valley. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region, the district operates eight specialized campuses dedicated exclusively to secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. As a major educational anchor for the area, the district delivers comprehensive academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare young adults for higher education, workforce entry, and civic engagement.

The district supports a diverse and growing population of 13,931 students distributed evenly across all four high school grade levels. To foster an enriching learning environment, Tolleson Union High School District is backed by a robust workforce of more than 2,770 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a strong instructional core of over 1,330 FTE teachers and nearly 100 FTE instructional aides, complemented by more than 1,340 FTE support staff personnel who ensure smoothly run operations and holistic student services. Through these dedicated human resources and community-focused initiatives, the district remains committed to academic excellence, equity, and student success across all its school sites.
8
Total Schools
13,931
Total Students
1,332.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Demographic Student Count
White720
Hispanic10,920
Black1,468
Asian261
Two or More327
American Indian184
Pacific Islander51
  • Hispanic
    10,920 (78.4%)
  • Black
    1,468 (10.5%)
  • White
    720 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    327 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    261 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    184 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    51 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High8
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:13,931*
Teachers (FTE):1,332.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.5