Anaheim Union High School District

Anaheim Union High School District serves 27,195 students across 21 ranked schools in Orange County, California. The district operates exclusively at the secondary level — middle and high schools — making it one of the larger dedicated secondary districts in the region. With a district-wide average score of 6.1 out of 10 across all 21 schools, performance spans a wide range, giving families meaningful choices depending on what they prioritize.

At the top of the district sits Cambridge Virtual Academy, the highest-rated school with a score of 8.9 out of 10. Oxford Academy follows closely at 8.5, and John F. Kennedy High rounds out the top three at 8.0. Cypress High scores 7.8, and Dale Junior High — the district's top-rated middle school — earns a 6.9. That concentration of strong performers at the secondary level gives families access to quality academic options from the start of middle school through graduation.

Cambridge Virtual Academy's 8.9 score places it 2.8 points above the district average of 6.1, a gap that reflects meaningfully different academic outcomes within the same district. Oxford Academy, at 8.5, sits nearly 2.5 points above the district mean. Parents comparing schools should note this spread — the top five schools all score above the district average, while the remaining 16 pull that mean down considerably. Families with flexibility on school assignment will find the most leverage at Cambridge Virtual Academy and Oxford Academy, both of which outperform the district at a significant margin.

For families entering at the middle school level, Dale Junior High at 6.9 stands out as the clear leader among feeder schools. The district's secondary-only structure means students typically transition directly from elementary schools in neighboring districts, so middle school placement carries real weight for the high school path that follows. Understanding which attendance zones feed into the district's top-rated schools — and whether magnet or open-enrollment options apply — is the most important research step for parents new to Anaheim Union High.