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Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

Arizona · Public School District
8
Schools
13,741
Students
$15,934
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
51.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.2%
Graduation Rate
+2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tolleson Union High School District (4288) is a public school district in Arizona serving 13,741 students across 8 schools. It includes 8 high school. Its graduation rate of 89.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,934 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (8)
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Copper Canyon High School09–122,156
La Joya Community High School09–122,078
Sierra Linda High School09–121,975
Tolleson Union High School09–122,256
Tolleson Virtual High School09–120
University High School09–12379
West Point High School09–123,033
Westview High School09–121,864
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,934+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
47%
State
36.2%
Local (property tax)
47.5%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
13,741
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.2%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) has 8 public schools, serving a total of 13,741 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
The graduation rate is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tolleson Union High School District (4288) spend per student?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) spends $15,934 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
51% of students in Tolleson Union High School District (4288) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
No, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tolleson Union High School District (4288) serve?
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288) is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.