- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180015000029
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Anderson High School held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.4 → 120.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 180015000029 · Anderson, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,768 enr · 15.1:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Middle School (916 students)
Anderson High School held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.4 → 120.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Anderson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
916 students
- Eastside Eleme 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- Anderson Inter 490
Anderson Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Anderson High School reports 1,768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson High School compares
Anderson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,768 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,790 (2022-23) → 1,722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.