Tolleson Union High School
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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 in the town. Tolleson is the oldest of the five schools in the Tolleson Union High School District
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, which is "an informal recognition of schools that have shown improvement ... but do not have a sufficient number of students exceeding the standard"
Most students achieve post-secondary education. The first graduating class in 2010 walked away with about 3 million dollars in Scholarships between about 100 people, some of them with multiple scholarships. The school is staffed by dedicated teachers that expect success from the students, and newer versions of books are used, which have been circulating since the school began. UH students are not given special treatment, but they are expected to work harder than other students.
Recently the school sustained a great blow when the usage of tutor buses was cut as part of other cuts to the Tolleson Union budget.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Tolleson, Arizona
Tolleson, Arizona
Tolleson is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,812.-Geography:Tolleson is located at ....
. It was established in 1927, and is the only high school in the town. Tolleson is the oldest of the five schools in the Tolleson Union High School District
Tolleson Union High School District
The Tolleson Union High School District is a high school district located in the city of Tolleson, Arizona.- Schools :Copper Canyon High SchoolLa Joya Community High SchoolSierra Linda High SchoolTolleson Union High SchoolWestview High School...
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Students
Tolleson Union High School currently has 2,195 students. In the 2006-2007 school year, Tolleson received an AZ LEARNS achievement profile of Performing Plus from the Arizona Department of EducationArizona Department of Education
Arizona Department of Education is an Arizona state agency overseeing public education. It is headquartered at 1535 West Jefferson Street in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States.-External links:*...
, which is "an informal recognition of schools that have shown improvement ... but do not have a sufficient number of students exceeding the standard"
Notable alumni
- Mike Bell, running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League .... - Nick HysongNick HysongNick Hysong is an American athlete competing in the men's pole vault. Best known for winning the Olympic gold medal in 2000 with a personal best jump of 5.90 metres, he also won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. Has excellent speed...
, Pole Vaulter, 2000 Olympic Gold Medal Winner - Marcus ThomasMarcus Thomas (running back)Marcus Bernard Thomas is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Eric Hamelin, concert pianist
- Clancy PendergastClancy PendergastClancy Pendergast is the current defensive coordinator for the University of California Golden Bears and the former defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs...
, American football coach (former Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
assistant, 2004–09) - Steven BlackSteven BlackSteven "Steve" D. Black is the former Vice-Chairman of JP Morgan Chase & Co.. He previously served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan, the investment banking subsidiary of JP Morgan Chase. He is a 1974 graduate of Duke University, and has served on the New York Development Council...
, professional bowler
University High School
Established in 2006, University High School is a TUHSD college preparatory school within Tolleson Union High School. Students are required to apply for the academy. Acceptance to the program is determined primarily by various academic scores. Recently, ASU has been working closely with the staff to provide maximum support for its gifted students. Dr. Josh Dean was the Operations Administrator and founder of University High. Ms. Courtney Stevens was the counselor of UH students but was promoted to Operations administrator when Dr. Dean was promoted to a district office.Most students achieve post-secondary education. The first graduating class in 2010 walked away with about 3 million dollars in Scholarships between about 100 people, some of them with multiple scholarships. The school is staffed by dedicated teachers that expect success from the students, and newer versions of books are used, which have been circulating since the school began. UH students are not given special treatment, but they are expected to work harder than other students.
Recently the school sustained a great blow when the usage of tutor buses was cut as part of other cuts to the Tolleson Union budget.