Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

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.