At a glance
Reported students
2,306
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,046.5
La Joya Community High School: 2,306 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,875
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about La Joya Community High School
La Joya Community High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Avondale. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Tolleson Union High School District (4288). NCES reports 2,306 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.6%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Joya Community High School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic78.6%
- Black11.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Copper Canyon High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,182 reported students
Tolleson Union High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,648 reported students
Sierra Linda High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,911 reported students
West Point High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,782 reported students
Westview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,686 reported students
University High School
High · Grades 09–12
416 reported students
Public schools near La Joya Community High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - La Joya High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Highland Prep West High · Charter · Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521) | 09–12 | 423 | 1.7 mi |
| Coldwater Academy High · Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Agua Fria High School High · Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) | 09–12 | 1,535 | 2.2 mi |
| West-MEC - Agua Fria High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 1 | 2.2 mi |
| ThrivePoint High School at Avondale High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 134 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Joya Community High School
What grades does La Joya Community High School serve?
La Joya Community High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
How many students attend La Joya Community High School?
La Joya Community High School reported 2,306 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,875 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Joya Community High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 2,306 students and 110.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Joya Community High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Joya Community High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tolleson Union High School District (4288) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is La Joya Community High School in?
La Joya Community High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288), based in Tolleson, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Joya Community High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - La Joya High School (under 0.1 mi), Highland Prep West (1.7 mi), Coldwater Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.