Enrollment
1,911
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040852002912
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Linda High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Linda High School
Sierra Linda High School is a large high school in Tolleson, Arizona, enrolling 1,911 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 41% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Tolleson Union High School District (4288) spends $9,583 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 745 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,911 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) also operates West Point High School (2,782 students) and Tolleson Union High School (2,648 students) alongside Sierra Linda High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sierra Linda High School compares
Sierra Linda High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tolleson Union High School District (4288), which includes Sierra Linda High School.
$9,583
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 36.2%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Sierra Linda High School a good school?
Sierra Linda High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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