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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4288)·NCES 040852002912

Sierra Linda High School

9801 W VAN BUREN ST, TOLLESON, AZ 85353 · (623) 474-7000 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,911 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,911
High
DISTRICT 1,990 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
83 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
480
Grade 10
456
Grade 11
501
Grade 12
474
Student demographics
White
684%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1,55381%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 48%
Black
20111%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 6%
Asian
302%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
241%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
302%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
98151%
Female
93049%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
25.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +1.0pp since 2017
Math
12.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . +10.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,911
+67 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 22.5:1
% White
4%
was 4%
% Hispanic
81%
was 86%
% Black
11%
was 8%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sierra Linda High School

Sierra Linda High School, a large high school in TOLLESON, Arizona, part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288), educates 1,911 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 203% larger than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 631 students.

Within Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which oversees 7 schools and 13,931 students, Sierra Linda High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Sierra Linda High School reports that nearly all students (81%) are Hispanic; the rest comes out to 11% Black, 4% White. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 83 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 23.1:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 20.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, Maricopa County reports that median household income runs about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Sierra Linda High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: West-MEC - Sierra Linda High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 4%: 1,844 students in 2018 compared to 1,911 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share fell from 86% to 81%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Sierra Linda High School
District
Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Address
9801 W VAN BUREN ST, TOLLESON, AZ 85353
Phone
(623) 474-7000
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,911
Teachers (FTE)
83
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040852002912
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Other schools in TOLLESON
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sierra Linda High School
How large is Sierra Linda High School?
Sierra Linda High School enrolls approximately 1,911 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Sierra Linda High School serve?
Sierra Linda High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Sierra Linda High School?
Approximately 23.1:1 students per teacher at Sierra Linda High School.
How diverse is Sierra Linda High School?
Sierra Linda High School reports a student body of 4% White, 81% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Sierra Linda High School public or private?
Sierra Linda High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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