Tolleson Union High School

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

tuhs.tuhsd.org/

2,648 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tolleson Union High School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Tolleson Union High School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. With a diverse student body, the campus emphasizes inclusivity and provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tolleson Union High School is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding area. The faculty and staff focus on personalized support and student engagement, aiming to cultivate a positive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and personal responsibility. By blending traditional educational rigor with modern resources, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, informed members of society upon graduation.

2,648

Total Students

127.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tolleson Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	2,140
Black	277
Asian	29
Two or More	51
American Indian	46
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
2,140 (80.8%)
Black
277 (10.5%)
White
92 (3.5%)
Two or More
51 (1.9%)
American Indian
46 (1.7%)
Asian
29 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Phone:	(623)478-4200
Website:	http://tuhs.tuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 682

Grade 10 692

Grade 11 678

Grade 12 596