Enrollment
1,768
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, IN
Anderson High School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180015000029
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson High School
Anderson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling 1,768 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 73.5% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,768 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 615 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,768 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside Excel Center - Anderson (321 students): Anderson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 24.7:1).
Anderson Community School Corp also operates Highland Middle School (916 students) and Eastside Elementary School (581 students) alongside Anderson High School.
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 School compares
Anderson High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,768 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,768
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
321
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 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 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Anderson High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Community School Corp, which includes Anderson High School.
$14,345
Per student
+19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.4%
Federal 17.8%
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 Anderson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson High School
How many students attend Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has 1,768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower 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 Anderson High School?
73.5% of students at Anderson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson High School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson High School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson High School rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is Anderson High School a good school?
Anderson High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Community School Corp?
Besides Anderson High School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Highland Middle School (916 students), Eastside Elementary School (581 students), and Tenth Street Elementary School (529 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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