La Joya High School in Avondale, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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La Joya High School is a suburban public school in Avondale, Arizona that is part of Tolleson Union High School District. It serves 2,170 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.9:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,170 Students

99 Teachers

11650 W Whyman Ave

Avondale, AZ 85323 View local requests

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La Joya High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

La Joya High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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