Enrollment
562
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, CA
Anderson High
Federal NCES profile for Anderson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060270000196
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Anderson Union High · California
NCES ID 060270000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson High
Anderson High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Anderson, California, enrolling 562 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,979 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,165.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside Anderson New Technology High (102 students): Anderson High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Anderson Union High also operates West Valley Early College High (736 students) and Anderson New Technology High (102 students) alongside Anderson 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 Anderson High compares
Anderson 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Anderson High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Union High, which includes Anderson High.
$14,641
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Anderson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Early College High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson New Technology High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview High (Alternative) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anderson New Technology High
Standard public school
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
92 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
North Valley High
Alternative education program
72 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Anderson Community Day
Alternative education program
16 students 16:1 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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson High
How many students attend Anderson High?
Anderson High has 562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson High is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson High?
63.4% of students at Anderson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson High?
The largest demographic group at Anderson High is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson High?
Anderson High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Anderson High rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Anderson, 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 Anderson on the city page.
Is Anderson High a good school?
Anderson High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Anderson Union High?
Besides Anderson High, Anderson Union High also operates West Valley Early College High (736 students), Anderson New Technology High (102 students), and Oakview High (Alternative) (92 students). See the Anderson Union High district page for the complete list.
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