Anderson High

Summary:

Anderson High is a public high school located in Anderson, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 568 students. It is part of the Anderson Union High School District, which is ranked 887 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson High consistently performs better than the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 61.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA compared to 43.21% for the district and 55.73% for the state. However, the school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST exam, is mixed, with 11th-grade students scoring below the state average but 12th-grade students performing better. Anderson High's Hispanic students consistently outperform the district and state averages, while the performance for White students and multi-racial students is relatively lower. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 95.5% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the district and state averages. Unfortunately, Anderson High has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2017-2018 to 41.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, North Valley High and Oakview High (Alternative) have significantly lower test scores and graduation rates, while West Valley Early College High and Anderson New Technology High have stronger academic performance and graduation rates. Anderson High's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.65% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may contribute to the school's challenges, such as the increase in chronic absenteeism and the relatively lower performance of White and multi-racial students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-to-teacher ratio, which may impact its ability to provide personalized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1471 Ferry St.
       Anderson, CA  96007-3313


(530) 365-2741

District: Anderson Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
720th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,255 Help


Feeder schools for Anderson High:

Elementary:    Anderson Heights Elementary
    Meadow Lane Elementary
    Prairie Elementary
Middle:    Anderson Middle
    Pacheco Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.1%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details Anderson High ranks better than 69% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Anderson Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anderson High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson High is 22.2. 3 high schools in the Anderson Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson High is $10,255, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Anderson Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anderson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson High 720th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Anderson High in the ranking list.)

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Anderson Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Union High 887th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anderson High

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Rank History for all students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.33 627th 1653 62.1%
2005 55.19 496th 1901 73.9%
2006 59.66 478th 1968 75.7%
2007 58.16 493rd 2063 76.1%
2008 55.26 564th 2117 73.4%
2009 53.68 635th 2238 71.6%
2010 59.16 533rd 2281 76.6%
2011 58.78 557th 2367 76.5%
2012 53.78 696th 2354 70.4%
2013 50.04 792nd 2426 67.4%
2015 48.87 1004th 1994 49.6%
2016 48.89 1028th 2039 49.6%
2017 75.50 493rd 2021 75.6%
2018 79.16 422nd 2017 79.1%
2019 59.78 746th 2133 65.0%
2021 44.92 685th 1290 46.9%
2022 72.58 489th 2123 77.0%
2023 62.71 604th 2348 74.3%
2024 55.99 720th 2323 69.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.39 641st 786 18.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.11 381st 1547 75.4%
2024 39.50 721st 1534 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.13 223rd 1862 88.0%
2019 59.66 688th 1937 64.5%
2021 53.39 493rd 1126 56.2%
2022 80.64 267th 1943 86.3%
2023 73.08 384th 2247 82.9%
2024 64.80 508th 2235 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.96 438th 1760 75.1%
2019 55.19 730th 1833 60.2%
2021 47.67 544th 1054 48.4%
2022 73.77 414th 1858 77.7%
2023 55.23 709th 2118 66.5%
2024 60.07 601st 2098 71.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.93 534th 1161 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 385th 1834 79.0%
2019 58.44 686th 1880 63.5%
2021 38.51 674th 1122 39.9%
2022 68.79 513th 1916 73.2%
2023 66.62 507th 2207 77.0%
2024 49.23 828th 2172 61.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.01 142nd 1742 91.8%
2019 65.49 524th 1814 71.1%
2022 90.69 124th 1861 93.3%
2023 64.88 513th 2142 76.1%
2024 62.44 541st 2125 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Anderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 437th 1173 62.7%
2019 37.13 795th 1222 34.9%
2022 54.97 528th 1204 56.1%
2023 43.98 692nd 1434 51.7%
2024 42.53 713th 1406 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Anderson High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 887 4 3 29 73 n/a n/a 0 996
1989 856 4 1 31 56 n/a n/a 0 948
1990 855 4 4 29 44 n/a n/a 0 936
1991 806 8 5 34 74 n/a n/a 0 927
1992 854 5 10 43 67 n/a n/a 0 979
1993 870 5 13 37 63 n/a n/a 0 988
1994 837 5 14 48 92 n/a n/a 0 996
1995 933 11 27 45 98 n/a n/a 0 1114
1996 933 11 27 45 98 n/a n/a 0 1114
1997 989 8 28 78 79 n/a n/a 0 1182
1998 1027 14 27 83 74 n/a n/a 0 1225
1999 995 11 37 78 78 n/a n/a 0 1199
2000 939 8 26 79 73 n/a n/a 0 1125
2001 887 10 36 73 98 n/a n/a 0 1104
2002 762 8 39 97 86 n/a n/a 0 992
2003 762 8 39 97 86 n/a n/a 0 992
2004 686 3 25 72 80 n/a n/a 7 873
2005 642 7 19 71 73 n/a n/a 24 836
2006 589 4 22 83 71 n/a n/a 44 813
2007 545 4 16 96 80 n/a n/a 54 795
2008 522 8 12 92 66 n/a n/a 0 700
2009 531 12 14 94 70 2 43 0 766
2010 509 8 13 107 43 1 19 0 700
2011 491 7 11 109 54 0 27 0 699
2012 443 6 10 105 48 1 12 0 625
2013 474 9 10 128 61 3 12 0 697
2014 426 15 17 136 64 3 8 0 669
2015 406 16 20 137 63 3 5 0 650
2016 381 19 25 135 45 4 2 0 611
2017 349 18 28 117 41 4 6 0 563
2018 313 17 36 121 36 4 4 0 531
2019 295 18 37 133 36 3 16 0 538
2020 291 9 34 137 38 1 25 0 535
2021 270 7 25 110 36 1 17 0 466
2022 296 9 35 122 32 1 41 0 536
2023 308 6 26 149 31 1 45 2 568
2024 301 4 29 156 28 2 45 2 567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 46.8 21.2 n/a
1989 948 40.8 23.2 n/a
1990 936 39.3 23.8 n/a
1991 927 39.3 23.5 n/a
1992 979 39.9 24.5 27.3
1993 988 43.4 22.8 21.7
1994 996 44.6 22.3 24
1995 1114 45.3 24.6 22.8
1996 1114 45.3 24.6 22.8
1997 1182 50.3 23.5 28
1998 1225 50.0 24.5 31
1999 1199 49.6 24.2 45
2000 1125 49.6 22.7 45.9
2001 1104 48.0 23.0 27.7
2002 992 42.8 23.2 57
2003 992 42.8 23.2 57
2004 873 34.6 25.2 34.5
2005 836 33.4 25.0 39.8
2006 813 32.6 24.9 27.2
2007 795 33.2 23.9 53.6
2008 700 41.0 17.1 51.1
2009 766 36.5 19.9 61.2
2010 700 36.0 19.4 58.1
2011 699 n/a n/a 62.4
2012 625 30.6 20.4 65.8
2013 697 27.3 25.5 65.9
2014 669 28.4 23.5 68.5
2015 650 29.0 22.4 61.8
2016 611 28.0 21.8 59.6
2017 563 28.0 20.1 62
2018 531 26.7 19.8 63.8
2019 538 24.9 21.6 64.5
2020 535 n/a n/a 65.8
2021 466 26.6 17.5 62.4
2022 536 26.4 20.3 74.3
2023 568 26.3 21.5 74.6
2024 567 25.4 22.2 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 46.8 21.2 n/a
1989 948 40.8 23.2 n/a
1990 936 39.3 23.8 n/a
1991 927 39.3 23.5 n/a
1992 979 39.9 24.5 27.3
1993 988 43.4 22.8 21.7
1994 996 44.6 22.3 24
1995 1114 45.3 24.6 22.8
1996 1114 45.3 24.6 22.8
1997 1182 50.3 23.5 28
1998 1225 50.0 24.5 31
1999 1199 49.6 24.2 45
2000 1125 49.6 22.7 45.9
2001 1104 48.0 23.0 27.7
2002 992 42.8 23.2 57
2003 992 42.8 23.2 57
2004 873 34.6 25.2 34.5
2005 836 33.4 25.0 39.8
2006 813 32.6 24.9 27.2
2007 795 33.2 23.9 53.6
2008 700 41.0 17.1 51.1
2009 766 36.5 19.9 61.2
2010 700 36.0 19.4 58.1
2011 699 n/a n/a 62.4
2012 625 30.6 20.4 65.8
2013 697 27.3 25.5 65.9
2014 669 28.4 23.5 68.5
2015 650 29.0 22.4 61.8
2016 611 28.0 21.8 59.6
2017 563 28.0 20.1 62
2018 531 26.7 19.8 63.8
2019 538 24.9 21.6 64.5
2020 535 n/a n/a 65.8
2021 466 26.6 17.5 62.4
2022 536 26.4 20.3 74.3
2023 568 26.3 21.5 74.6
2024 567 25.4 22.2 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,255

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 746th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 604th of 2348 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Anderson High)35.622.7
 12.9%
   10th Grade Science (Anderson Union High)35.623.1
 12.5%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Anderson High)68.765.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Anderson Union High)56.451
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anderson High)33.337.1
 3.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Union High)28.327.5
 0.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Anderson High)17.350
 32.7%
   11th Grade Science (Anderson Union High)18.324
 5.7%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.430.8
 0.4%
12th Grade Science (Anderson High)2028.6
 8.6%
   12th Grade Science (Anderson Union High)24.917.5
 7.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538568
 5.6%
African American186
 66.7%
American Indian3631
 13.9%
Asian3726
 29.7%
Hispanic133149
 12%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White295308
 4.4%
Two or More Races1645
 181.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%74.6%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson High

Students at Anderson High are 53% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% American Indian.

Anderson High ranks 720th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 567 students attended Anderson High.

Anderson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anderson Heights Elementary
Elementary : Meadow Lane Elementary
Elementary : Prairie Elementary
Middle : Anderson Middle
Middle : Pacheco Elementary


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