Is Sierra Linda High School a good school?

Sierra Linda High School ranks 350 th of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Sierra Linda High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,975 students attended Sierra Linda High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sierra Linda High School?

Students at Sierra Linda High School are 83% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sierra Linda High School?

Sierra Linda High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fowler Elementary School Elementary : Sun Canyon School Elementary : Sunridge Elementary School Elementary : Tuscano Elementary School Elementary : Western Valley Elementary School Middle : Santa Maria Middle School Middle : Western Valley Middle School

Sierra Linda High School

Public 9-12

9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353-2833

(623) 474-7000

District: Tolleson Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,862

Feeder schools for Sierra Linda High School:

Elementary:	Fowler Elementary School
	Sun Canyon School
	Sunridge Elementary School
	Tuscano Elementary School
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	Western Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Santa Maria Middle School
	Western Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 1,975

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.5%

African American:

9.2%

White:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sierra Linda High School ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.07. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sierra Linda High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.5%), African American (9.2%), White (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Linda High School is 24.4. 5 high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sierra Linda High School employs 80.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Linda High School is $9,862, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sierra Linda High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Linda High School 350^th of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Sierra Linda High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Tolleson Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolleson Union High School District 292^nd of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	38.32	251^st	403	37.7%
2011	36.36	247^th	397	37.8%
2012	48.54	248^th	471	47.3%
2013	46.14	262^nd	491	46.6%
2014	47.13	222^nd	394	43.7%
2015	9.23	261^st	261	0.0%
2016	16.26	343^rd	406	15.5%
2017	28.23	259^th	416	37.7%
2018	24.22	284^th	420	32.4%
2019	8.99	283^rd	285	0.7%
2021	31.36	308^th	509	39.5%
2022	17.54	367^th	464	20.9%
2023	23.07	350^th	469	25.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	33.01	236^th	374	36.9%
2022	22.23	212^th	282	24.8%
2023	26.29	158^th	199	20.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.74	8^th	45	82.2%
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	46.96	42^nd	258	83.7%
2023	18.41	23^rd	24	4.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	57.37	91^st	422	78.4%
2022	39.67	162^nd	380	57.4%
2023	24.24	142^nd	172	17.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.88	140^th	253	44.7%
2022	14.96	160^th	168	4.8%
2023	25.46	262^nd	347	24.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.10	69^th	168	58.9%
2022	28.02	72^nd	150	52.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.09	245^th	354	30.8%
2019	7.15	245^th	247	0.8%
2021	30.80	311^th	492	36.8%
2022	18.05	359^th	456	21.3%
2023	18.66	334^th	406	17.7%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.32	34^th	116	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.78	258^th	370	30.3%
2019	8.85	236^th	238	0.8%
2021	30.68	312^th	492	36.6%
2022	16.08	372^nd	455	18.2%
2023	21.90	328^th	429	23.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.26	163^rd	231	29.4%
2022	13.63	205^th	238	13.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.29	85^th	122	30.3%
2021	38.60	164^th	306	46.4%
2022	25.48	210^th	301	30.2%
2023	15.23	183^rd	201	9.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.89	181^st	311	41.8%
2019	12.26	180^th	183	1.6%
2021	35.70	274^th	479	42.8%
2022	21.45	339^th	441	23.1%
2023	24.52	293^rd	379	22.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	85.11	24^th	255	90.6%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.21	41^st	94	56.4%
2022	20.13	80^th	129	38.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sierra Linda High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	19.58	236^th	291	18.9%
2021	46.64	234^th	448	47.8%
2022	24.14	300^th	409	26.7%
2023	31.22	260^th	371	29.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

This school is so poor, they won't even buy paper. Students are encouraged to donate paper to the teachers and administration tells teachers they aren't going to purchase anymore. What are students supposed to work on without paper? They also refuse to buy toner for the printers, making it nearly impossible for teachers who buy paper themselves to print regardless. This happens and they have brand new big screen HD LED TV's in the front office and pay for DirecTV! They are still installing more security cameras and can't afford to buy paper? GET REAL! QUIT WASTING YOUR MONEY ON USELESS CRAP! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sierra Linda High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	22	43	13	310	0	n/a	n/a	388
2010	41	71	9	500	3	n/a	n/a	624
2011	60	115	12	940	12	2	3	1144
2012	77	141	13	1292	18	6	7	1554
2013	81	139	10	1371	25	8	17	1651
2014	72	149	14	1484	20	4	22	1765
2015	84	157	11	1573	25	7	26	1883
2016	84	168	8	1592	15	6	23	1896
2017	71	142	15	1587	15	4	19	1853
2018	74	146	10	1582	15	6	11	1844
2019	63	156	12	1592	18	8	18	1867
2020	66	122	13	1640	10	6	40	1897
2021	63	140	14	1522	16	8	19	1782
2022	61	148	16	1588	16	11	25	1865
2023	71	182	17	1649	18	12	26	1975

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Linda High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	388	20.8	18.7	75.8
2010	624	36.2	17.2	65.1
2011	1144	46.0	24.8	73.3
2012	1554	63.0	24.6	69.9
2013	1651	67.6	24.4	75.6
2014	1765	67.5	26.1	75.5
2015	1883	73.0	25.7	75.7
2016	1896	78.0	24.3	66.9
2017	1853	75.0	24.6	72.5
2018	1844	82.0	22.4	71.6
2019	1867	82.0	22.7	73
2020	1897	85.8	22.0	69
2021	1782	82.0	21.7	n/a
2022	1865	83.8	22.2	24.9
2023	1975	80.8	24.4	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Linda High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	388	20.8	18.7	75.8
2010	624	36.2	17.2	65.1
2011	1144	46.0	24.8	73.3
2012	1554	63.0	24.6	69.9
2013	1651	67.6	24.4	75.6
2014	1765	67.5	26.1	75.5
2015	1883	73.0	25.7	75.7
2016	1896	78.0	24.3	66.9
2017	1853	75.0	24.6	72.5
2018	1844	82.0	22.4	71.6
2019	1867	82.0	22.7	73
2020	1897	85.8	22.0	69
2021	1782	82.0	21.7	n/a
2022	1865	83.8	22.2	24.9
2023	1975	80.8	24.4	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Linda High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$284 (3.7%)	$139 (1.8%)	$708 (9.3%)	$5,911 (77.6%)	$1,285 (16.9%)	$7,197 (94.4%)	$7,620
2020	$472 (6.0%)	$412 (5.2%)	$1,357 (17.2%)	$5,966 (75.7%)	$1,034 (13.1%)	$7,000 (88.8%)	$7,885
2021	$826 (7.5%)	$322 (2.9%)	$1,974 (17.9%)	$6,871 (62.4%)	$2,997 (27.2%)	$9,868 (89.6%)	$11,016
2022	$1,315 (13.3%)	$705 (7.1%)	$3,336 (33.8%)	$6,721 (68.2%)	$1,120 (11.4%)	$7,841 (79.5%)	$9,862

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Linda High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 283^rd of 285 High schools	Ranks 350^th of 469 High schools	24.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1867	1975	5.8%
African American	156	182	16.7%
American Indian	18	18
Asian	12	17	41.7%
Hispanic	1592	1649	3.6%
Pacific Islander	8	12	50%
White	63	71	12.7%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73%	58%	15%

Schools Near Sierra Linda High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)	AASA Mathematics (2023)	AzSCI Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
West-MEC - Sierra Linda High School	Public	9-12	9801 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 474-7000	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Sierra Linda High School	Public	9-12	9801 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 474-7000	1,975	81	24.4	58.0%	71 (3.6%)	182 (9.2%)	1,649 (83.5%)	17 (0.9%)	18 (0.9%)	12 (0.6%)	26 (1.3%)	23.1	350^th of 469 public high schools	25.4%		17.5	367^th of 464 public high schools	20.9%	17	17.0	12.0	9.0	$9,862	$1,315	$705	$3,336	$6,721	$1,120	$7,841
Tolleson Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	9801 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(623) 478-4022	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School	Public	9-12	9419 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 478-4200	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Tolleson Union High School	Public	9-12	9419 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 478-4200	2,256	98	23.0	55.0%	78 (3.5%)	214 (9.5%)	1,861 (82.5%)	29 (1.3%)	27 (1.2%)	8 (0.4%)	39 (1.7%)	30.8	296^th of 469 public high schools	36.9%		23.9	317^th of 464 public high schools	31.7%	21	22.0	22.0	9.0	$10,168	$1,201	$697	$3,098	$7,113	$1,158	$8,271
University High School	Public	9-12	9419 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 478-4380	379	17	22.2		31 (8.2%)	42 (11.1%)	240 (63.3%)	53 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	96.7	23^rd of 469 public high schools	95.1%		98.7	13^th of 464 public high schools	97.2%	10	89.0	73.0	49.0	$8,747	$1,175	$688	$3,039	$5,972	$912	$6,884
West-MEC - La Joya High School	Public	9-12	11650 W Whyman Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 478-4400	3				1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
La Joya Community High School	Public	9-12	11650 W Whyman Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 478-4400	2,078	88	23.6	52.9%	98 (4.7%)	188 (9.0%)	1,694 (81.5%)	21 (1.0%)	22 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	50 (2.4%)	28.8	317^th of 469 public high schools	32.4%		24.5	309^th of 464 public high schools	33.4%	8	19.0	21.0	9.0	$9,633	$1,202	$685	$3,089	$6,669	$1,076	$7,746
West-MEC West Point High School	Public	9-12	11620 W Encanto Blvd	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 738-0058	7				5 (71.4%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
West Point High School	Public	9-12	11620 W Encanto Blvd	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 474-8700	3,033	123	24.6	44.9%	257 (8.5%)	391 (12.9%)	2,174 (71.7%)	58 (1.9%)	40 (1.3%)	14 (0.5%)	99 (3.3%)	46.8	205^th of 469 public high schools	56.3%		37.8	218^th of 464 public high schools	53.0%	13	32.0	32.0	16.0	$8,799	$1,068	$690	$2,825	$6,003	$1,039	$7,041

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