At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,046.5
University High School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
23.1:1 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
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about University High School
University High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tolleson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Tolleson Union High School District (4288). NCES reports 416 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, 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 (61.3%) and Black (15.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.3%. 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 37 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University High School
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White7.2%
- Hispanic61.3%
- Black15.1%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
37 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.
Tolleson Virtual High School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
James A. Green Continuing Education Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Lighthouse Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Westview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,686 reported students
Sierra Linda High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,911 reported students
Copper Canyon High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,182 reported students
Public schools near University 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 - Tolleson Union High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 2 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tolleson Union High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 2,648 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tolleson Virtual High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Hope High School High · Charter · Blueprint Education (81041) | 09–12 | 155 | 2.8 mi |
| West-MEC West Point High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| West Point High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 2,782 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University 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 University High School?
University High School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 416 students and 18 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 University High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University 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 University High School in?
University 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 University High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School (under 0.1 mi), Tolleson Union High School (under 0.1 mi), Tolleson Virtual High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.