Sierra Linda High School is a high school located in the west part of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, administered by the Tolleson Union High School District. It had 1,787 students as of October 1, 2013, but currently holds about 1,867 as of the 2018–19 school year.
Serving 1,860 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Linda 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Linda High School's student population of 1,860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Sierra Linda High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Linda High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Linda High School's ranking?
Sierra Linda High School is ranked #1388 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sierra Linda High School often compared to?
Sierra Linda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Canyon High School, Tolleson Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Linda High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Linda High School is 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sierra Linda High School?
1,860 students attend Sierra Linda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sierra Linda High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Linda High School?
Sierra Linda High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sierra Linda High School offer ?
Sierra Linda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Linda High School part of?
Sierra Linda High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
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