Tolleson Union High School is a four-year high school located in Tolleson, Arizona. It was established in 1927 and is the only high school within the city limits of Tolleson. Tolleson is the oldest of the five schools in the Tolleson Union High School District.
Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Tolleson Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence in Every Endeavor
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Tolleson Union High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
40%
6%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tolleson Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Tolleson Union High School?
15 students attend West-mec - Tolleson Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West-mec - Tolleson Union High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West-mec - Tolleson Union High School offer ?
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Tolleson Union High School part of?
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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