Sierra Linda High School

Summary:

Sierra Linda High School is a public high school in Tolleson, Arizona, serving 1,975 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Tolleson Union High School District, which is ranked 223 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Linda High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26% for the district and 38% for the state. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was even lower at 9%, compared to 22% for the district and 30% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.6% and 85.5% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.4% to 4.2% during the same period, which is higher than the state's average.

Despite these challenges, Sierra Linda High School is located in close proximity to several other high schools within the Tolleson Union High School District, such as La Joya Community High School, West Point High School, Tolleson Union High School, and University High School, which generally outperform Sierra Linda High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance. The school's diverse student population and potential for improvement suggest that targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the unique needs of its student body could lead to meaningful progress and better outcomes for the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9801 W Van Buren St
       Tolleson, AZ  85353-2833


(623) 474-7000

District: Tolleson Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,862 Help


Feeder schools for Sierra Linda High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  1,860

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.1%
African American:
9.8%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Linda High School ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sierra Linda High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.1%), African American (9.8%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Linda High School is 21.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Sierra Linda High School employs 87.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Linda High School is $9,862, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Linda High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Linda High School 260th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Sierra Linda High School in the ranking list.)

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Tolleson Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolleson Union High School District 239th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Linda High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 38.32 251st 403 37.7%
2011 36.36 247th 397 37.8%
2012 48.54 248th 471 47.3%
2013 46.14 262nd 491 46.6%
2014 47.13 222nd 394 43.7%
2015 9.23 261st 261 0.0%
2016 16.26 343rd 406 15.5%
2017 28.23 259th 416 37.7%
2018 24.22 284th 420 32.4%
2019 8.99 283rd 285 0.7%
2021 31.36 308th 509 39.5%
2022 17.54 367th 464 20.9%
2023 23.07 350th 469 25.4%
2024 10.78 260th 270 3.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.01 236th 374 36.9%
2022 22.23 212th 282 24.8%
2023 26.29 158th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 8th 45 82.2%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 46.96 42nd 258 83.7%
2023 18.41 23rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.37 91st 422 78.4%
2022 39.67 162nd 380 57.4%
2023 24.24 142nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 140th 253 44.7%
2022 14.96 160th 168 4.8%
2023 25.46 262nd 347 24.5%
2024 13.98 162nd 172 5.8%
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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 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 245th 354 30.8%
2019 7.15 245th 247 0.8%
2021 30.80 311th 492 36.8%
2022 18.05 359th 456 21.3%
2023 18.66 334th 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 34th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.78 258th 370 30.3%
2019 8.85 236th 238 0.8%
2021 30.68 312th 492 36.6%
2022 16.08 372nd 455 18.2%
2023 21.90 328th 429 23.5%
2024 11.57 206th 219 5.9%
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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 163rd 231 29.4%
2022 13.63 205th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 85th 122 30.3%
2021 38.60 164th 306 46.4%
2022 25.48 210th 301 30.2%
2023 15.23 183rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 181st 311 41.8%
2019 12.26 180th 183 1.6%
2021 35.70 274th 479 42.8%
2022 21.45 339th 441 23.1%
2023 24.52 293rd 379 22.7%
2024 11.38 164th 170 3.5%
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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 24th 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 41st 94 56.4%
2022 20.13 80th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.58 236th 291 18.9%
2021 46.64 234th 448 47.8%
2022 24.14 300th 409 26.7%
2023 31.22 260th 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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2009 22 43 13 310 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 41 71 9 500 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2011 60 115 12 940 12 2 3 0 1144
2012 77 141 13 1292 18 6 7 0 1554
2013 81 139 10 1371 25 8 17 0 1651
2014 72 149 14 1484 20 4 22 0 1765
2015 84 157 11 1573 25 7 26 0 1883
2016 84 168 8 1592 15 6 23 0 1896
2017 71 142 15 1587 15 4 19 0 1853
2018 74 146 10 1582 15 6 11 0 1844
2019 63 156 12 1592 18 8 18 0 1867
2020 66 122 13 1640 10 6 40 0 1897
2021 63 140 14 1522 16 8 19 0 1782
2022 61 148 16 1588 16 11 25 0 1865
2023 71 182 17 1649 18 12 26 0 1975
2024 58 182 17 1546 23 9 25 0 1860

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
2024 1860 87.8 21.1 n/a

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
2024 1860 87.8 21.1 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Linda High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18671975
 5.8%
African American156182
 16.7%
American Indian1818
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic15921649
 3.6%
Pacific Islander812
 50%
White6371
 12.7%
Two or More Races1826
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%58%
 15%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,860 students attended Sierra Linda High School.

Students at Sierra Linda High School are 83% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Sierra Linda High School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Arizona high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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