LA JOYA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
La Joya Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) school district, located in Avondale, AZ with about 2,304 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 99 teachers, La Joya Community High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Joya Community High School, located in Avondale, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Tolleson Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for personal development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing college and career readiness while preparing students to succeed in a global society.
Beyond the classroom, La Joya Community High School offers a vibrant array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are intended to encourage school spirit, leadership, and collaboration among students. By maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community and utilizing the resources provided by the Tolleson Union High School District, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are empowered to achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact La Joya Community High School at (623) 478-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Avondale, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4000
http://www.tuhsd.org
LA JOYA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Avondale, AZ with about 2,304 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 2,304
- Teachers:
- 99.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,304 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA JOYA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.0%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- White
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.