La Joya Community High School

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

lajoya.tuhsd.org/

2,078 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,078

Total Students

87.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Joya Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	1,694
Black	188
Asian	21
Two or More	50
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,694 (81.5 %)
Black
188 (9.0 %)
White
98 (4.7 %)
Two or More
50 (2.4 %)
American Indian
22 (1.1 %)
Asian
21 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Phone:	(623)478-4400
Website:	http://lajoya.tuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,078
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 604

Grade 10 541

Grade 11 473

Grade 12 460