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Sierra Linda High School vs. Cortez High School

Should you attend Sierra Linda High School or Cortez High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sierra Linda High School
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cortez High School
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,860 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,105 students in grades 9-12, Cortez 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,860 students
1,105 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Linda High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cortez High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Linda High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cortez High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Linda High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cortez High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Linda High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cortez High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1510 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#999 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Linda High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cortez High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Linda High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cortez High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Linda High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cortez High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 50% in AZ)
85%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sierra Linda High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cortez High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sierra Linda High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cortez High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
438
351
Grade 10 Students
503
321
Grade 11 Students
460
247
Grade 12 Students
459
186

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
83%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Linda High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cortez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Linda High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cortez High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Linda High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cortez High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Linda High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tolleson Union High School District (4288) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cortez High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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