University High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tolleson, Arizona 85353 · Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
#14 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#1354 of 16,910 nationally
About University High School
University High School is a public high located in Tolleson, in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 14th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 12 schools in Tolleson; University High School ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)92%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tolleson Union High School
Tolleson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students · 130 m away
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Tolleson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
721 students · 663 m away
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Tolleson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
843 students · 1.2 km away
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
738 students · 2.2 km away
Sheely Farms Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
628 students · 2.7 km away
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,175 students · 2.8 km away
Dos Rios Elementary
Tolleson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
614 students · 2.8 km away
Fine Arts Academy
Tolleson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students · 2.8 km away
Rio Vista Elementary
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 2.8 km away
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
Tolleson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
895 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Willcox High School
Willcox · Public high · Grades 9–12
408 students
Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School
Sedona · Public high · Grades 6–12
408 students
Miami Junior Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 6–12
428 students
Benson High School
Benson · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students
San Carlos High School
Peridot · Public high · Grades 6–12
433 students
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Eloy · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University High School a good school?
University High School has a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University High School rank in Arizona?
University High School ranks #14 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #1354 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High School?
University High School had 416 students in 2025.
Is University High School a elementary school or a high school?
University High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.