Serving 1,975 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 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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.
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?
1,975 students attend Sierra Linda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sierra Linda High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% 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 24:1, 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
What school district is Sierra Linda High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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