- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tolleson, AZ
Sierra Linda High School
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Linda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852002912
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Linda High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Linda High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Linda High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Arizona
NCES ID 040852002912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Sierra Linda High School shrank from 1,975 students in 2022-23 to 1,860 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 040852002912 · Tolleson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,911 enr · 23.9:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (2,782 students)
Sierra Linda High School shrank from 1,975 students in 2022-23 to 1,860 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sierra Linda High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
2,782 students
- Tolleson Union
Tolleson Union High School
2,648 students
- La Joya Commun
La Joya Community High School
2,306 students
- Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon High School
2,182 students
- This school
Sierra Linda High School
1,911 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,686 students
What this shows Sierra Linda High School reports 1,911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Linda High School compares
Sierra Linda High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,911 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,911
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
512
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
African American 10.5%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Sierra Linda High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolleson Union High School District (4288) reports $10,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Linda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tolleson Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Canyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Linda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,306
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,182
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Linda High School
How many students attend Sierra Linda High School?
Sierra Linda High School has 1,911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,975 (2022-23) → 1,860 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Linda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Linda High School is 23.9:1, which is 41% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Linda High School?
47.0% of students at Sierra Linda High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Linda High School?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Linda High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Linda High School?
Sierra Linda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Linda High School rank among high schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Linda High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tolleson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tolleson Union High School District (4288)?
Besides Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students), Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students), and La Joya Community High School (2,306 students). See the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) district page for the complete list.