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 10 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School's student population of 10 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Sierra Linda High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
40%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Sierra Linda High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Sierra Linda High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Sierra Linda High School?
10 students attend West-mec - Sierra Linda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of West-mec - Sierra Linda High School students are Two or more races, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Sierra Linda High School offer ?
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Sierra Linda High School part of?
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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