Tolleson Union High School District (4288), AZ

Original Research by School Decision on Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

Tolleson Union High School District is a high-school-only system serving a cluster of western Maricopa County communities, including parts of Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear, Tolleson, and Litchfield Park. Because it covers only grades nine through twelve, families coming from different elementary districts feed into its schools. The district is large, with a student population that is overwhelmingly Hispanic, followed by smaller shares of Black, white, Asian, and multiracial students, and a small number of Native American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on free or reduced‑price meal eligibility, special education, and English learner status were not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about its family‑income profile and support programs.

The housing market across the district’s attendance area is moderate for the Phoenix metro. Home values and rents vary noticeably by zip code, with the lowest prices in sections of west Phoenix and the highest in Litchfield Park and parts of Goodyear. Overall, the area is relatively affordable compared to the state as a whole, though the price‑to‑income ratio is elevated by national standards and the typical mortgage payment is slightly above the average rent, a pattern common across many metro areas.

On state assessments, the district posted proficiency rates in English language arts and in math for the most recent school year. These results come from a single year of data, so there is no trend to examine; a parent may want to ask whether these figures reflect stable performance or a recent change. No graduation rate was available in this report, which is an important gap for a high‑school district. That information is typically reported by the state, so families should check the Arizona Department of Education’s public data for the district’s graduation outcomes.

Compared with other Maricopa County districts, Tolleson Union’s chronic absenteeism rate falls in the bottom quartile, meaning it is higher than most of its peers. This is a metric worth investigating further, as high rates of chronic absence are associated with lower academic progress and can signal school climate or transportation challenges. Per‑pupil current spending sits in the middle range, lower half of the county, suggesting the district operates on a budget typical for its area but not at the high end.

The district operates eight schools, including a virtual high school and a school called University High School, which from its name may offer an advanced academic focus. The remaining schools are traditional comprehensive high schools: Tolleson Union High School, Westview High School, La Joya Community High School, Copper Canyon High School, Sierra Linda High School, and West Point High School. The district brief turned up little about recent curriculum shifts, referendums, or property‑tax changes, so families should check with the district office for any active initiatives or upcoming votes.

This is a large, diverse high‑school district that serves a wide geographic area. The low test‑score proficiency and above‑average absenteeism are clear soft spots that warrant direct conversation with school staff. A parent considering this district will want to visit a few of its campuses, understand how the different high schools differ in programming and culture, and ask about supports for students who are below grade level or who miss school frequently. The presence of a virtual option and a university‑named school adds variety, but the core academic picture suggests that many students may need additional help to meet state standards.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,665

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 79%

Black 10%

White 5%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

Tolleson Union High School

Westview High School

La Joya Community High School

Copper Canyon High School

Sierra Linda High School

West Point High School

University High School

Tolleson Virtual High School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$407,686

Year-over-year change-2.1%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$322K to $522K

vs. state typical0.96x

vs. national typical1.11x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
85339	Phoenix	$445K	-1.9%	27.5%
85353	Tolleson	$396K	-2.0%	21.6%
85323	Avondale	$390K	-2.2%	13.3%
85043	Phoenix	$371K	-2.3%	11.7%
85037	Phoenix	$354K	-2.8%	8.2%
85392	Avondale	$413K	-2.2%	6.0%
85305	Glendale	$465K	-1.4%	4.2%
85307	Glendale	$411K	-1.6%	3.7%
85338	Goodyear	$440K	-1.5%	3.1%
85035	Phoenix	$322K	-3.6%	0.5%
85033	Phoenix	$327K	-3.4%	0.1%
85340	Litchfield Park	$522K	-0.1%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,937/mo

Year-over-year change0.0%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$1,330 to $2,181/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
85339	Phoenix	$2,181	+1.0%	27.5%
85353	Tolleson	$1,959	-0.8%	21.6%
85323	Avondale	$1,869	+0.6%	13.3%
85043	Phoenix	$1,967	-0.1%	11.7%
85037	Phoenix	$1,747	+1.8%	8.2%
85392	Avondale	$1,733	-1.5%	6.0%
85305	Glendale	$1,657	-3.0%	4.2%
85307	Glendale	$1,420	-0.6%	3.7%
85338	Goodyear	$1,793	-1.3%	3.1%
85035	Phoenix	$1,330	-2.6%	0.5%
85033	Phoenix	$1,342	-2.1%	0.1%
85340	Litchfield Park	$2,083	+0.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,057/mo

Home price / national median income4.9x

Annual rent / national median income27.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$120/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$423,746 (-1.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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