University High School (Tolleson)
| University High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
9419 W. Van Buren St. , United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°26′53″N 112°15′50″W / 33.448°N 112.264°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public (magnet) secondary |
| Established | 2006 |
| Oversight | Tolleson Union High School District |
| Principal | Vickie Landis (Current), Susan Thompson (Former), Courtney Stevens (former) |
| Teaching staff | 18.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 416 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.11[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Dark Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Lighthouse |
| Website | University High School |
University High School (UHS) is an American public college preparatory high school located in the Tolleson Union High School District in Arizona. The school mascot is a lighthouse, and the colors that represent it are green and gold.
History
University High School opened in 2006. It was founded by Dean and three co-founders. It is a shared campus with Tolleson Union High School, established in 1927. It is currently ranked #6 in Arizona according to US News in 2016, and is ranked #36 in America according to US News.[2]
Curriculum
All of the students at University High School take AP classes every year. The schedule of classes are all AP/advanced except for electives, which can be taken with Tolleson, or West-Mec. Advisory days are every Tuesday.
Admission
Students that wish to attend can apply during 8th grade, after 9th/10th grade, or (special cases ONLY) 11th grade.
References
- ^ a b c "University High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "University High School- Overview". US News. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
US News 2015