- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Anderson H S
Federal NCES profile for Anderson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894000292
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #25 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson H S ranks #25 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Anderson H S held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.4 → 123.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 480894000292 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,223 enr · 18.8:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Anderson H S held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.4 → 123.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Anderson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- This school
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- Navarro Early
Navarro Early College H S
1,633 students
What this shows Anderson H S reports 2,223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson H S compares
Anderson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,223 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,223
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Anderson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navarro Early College H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson H S
How many students attend Anderson H S?
Anderson H S has 2,223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,210 (2022-23) → 2,167 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson H S?
22.5% of students at Anderson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson H S?
The largest demographic group at Anderson H S is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson H S?
Anderson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson H S ranks #25 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Anderson H S, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.