University High School

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

university.tuhsd.org/

379 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University High School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, operates as a specialized "school-within-a-school" program on the campus of Tolleson Union High School. Designed for high-achieving and motivated students, the institution offers a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and college readiness. By maintaining a smaller, focused learning environment, the school provides an enriched academic experience that prepares students for the challenges of competitive higher education.

As part of the Tolleson Union High School District, the school integrates its specialized program with the broader resources of the main campus, allowing students to benefit from both a close-knit academic community and the extensive extracurricular opportunities provided by a larger high school. The school’s mission centers on fostering critical thinking, academic excellence, and leadership, aiming to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to succeed in demanding university programs and future professional endeavors.

379

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	240
Black	42
Asian	53
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
240 (63.3 %)
Asian
53 (14.0 %)
Black
42 (11.1 %)
White
31 (8.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)478-4380
Website:	http://university.tuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 117

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 85