Tolleson Union High School District serves 13,901 students across 8 schools in suburban Maricopa County, Arizona. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1 with 594 teachers on staff.
Academically, the district's proficiency rates fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 20.0% compared to the state average of 32.4%, while reading proficiency is 25.0% versus the state average of 40.2%. However, the graduation rate of 89.6% significantly exceeds Arizona's state average of 67.3%, with a dropout rate of 2.8%.
The student population reflects distinct demographic characteristics. The district is 78.4% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 5.2% White, and 1.9% Asian. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 42.1% of enrollment, while 11.1% are English learners and 10.2% receive special education services.
Per-pupil spending of $11,896 trails the state average of $16,140 by approximately $4,244 per student. This funding disparity may influence resource availability relative to comparable districts. The combination of above-average graduation rates despite below-average standardized test proficiency suggests the district's strength lies in student retention and completion pathways, though academic achievement metrics indicate ongoing instructional challenges in core subject areas.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
13,901
Schools
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,896
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
20.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Arizona Department of Education, 2024-25 School Year. Letter grades represent LEA-level accountability ratings. AASA/AzSCI assessment data, AZELLA for EL students, and 4-year graduation rates by subgroup.