Enrollment
2,667
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Anaheim High
Federal NCES profile for Anaheim High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060263000169
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anaheim High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anaheim High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anaheim High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anaheim High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anaheim High
Anaheim High is a high-poverty, large high school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 2,667 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,667 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's high schools, it stands alongside Katella High (2,326 students): Anaheim High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 21.1:1).
Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students) and Katella High (2,326 students) alongside Anaheim High.
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 Anaheim High compares
Anaheim High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,667 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,667
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 93.7%
White 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Anaheim High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Union High, which includes Anaheim High.
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 Anaheim High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loara High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anaheim High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Katella High
Standard public school
2,326 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Canyon High
Standard public school
2,183 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
Standard public school
1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
Standard public school
1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Western High
Standard public school
1,446 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anaheim High
How many students attend Anaheim High?
Anaheim High has 2,667 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anaheim High?
The student-teacher ratio at Anaheim High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anaheim High?
80.2% of students at Anaheim High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anaheim High?
The largest demographic group at Anaheim High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anaheim High?
Anaheim High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anaheim High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Anaheim High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anaheim on the city page.
Is Anaheim High a good school?
Anaheim High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Anaheim Union High?
Besides Anaheim High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Katella High (2,326 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,983 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.
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