University High School

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

university.tuhsd.org/

416 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University High School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, operates as a specialized "school-within-a-school" program on the campus of Tolleson Union High School. Designed for high-achieving and motivated students, the institution offers a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and college readiness. By maintaining a smaller, focused learning environment, the school provides an enriched academic experience that prepares students for the challenges of competitive higher education.

As part of the Tolleson Union High School District, the school integrates its specialized program with the broader resources of the main campus, allowing students to benefit from both a close-knit academic community and the extensive extracurricular opportunities provided by a larger high school. The school’s mission centers on fostering critical thinking, academic excellence, and leadership, aiming to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to succeed in demanding university programs and future professional endeavors.

416

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	255
Black	63
Asian	51
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
255 (61.3%)
Black
63 (15.1%)
Asian
51 (12.3%)
White
30 (7.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)478-4380
Website:	http://university.tuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 148

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 76