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Anaheim High

High School · Anaheim Union High · Anaheim, CA

An Anaheim Union High high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

811 West Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805

  • Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$18,342
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Anaheim High score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Anaheim High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,744/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,623

Median home value

$667,400

Median rent

$2,045/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guide AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–90.1 mi31Compare →
Guide Academy/american School AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.1 mi40Compare →
Epic Charter (excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)Charter · enrollment unverified4.6K–120.6 mi1,064Compare →
Orange County Workforce Innovation HighCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–121.1 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anaheim Union High

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#12 of 21
District spending per student
$18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anaheim High is listed in Anaheim Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anaheim High

Anaheim High is a public high school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 2,734 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,388 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Anaheim High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Anaheim High School is a public, four-year high school located in Anaheim, California, serving students within the Colony District 2. Established in 1898, it is the oldest of the nine comprehensive high schools in the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) 2. It ranks as the third oldest high school in Orange County, following Santa Ana High School and Fullerton Union High School 2. The school's address is 811 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805 1. The district acknowledges that its facilities are situated on the ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva people 1. Anaheim High offers dual enrollment opportunities through partnerships with Cypress College and Fullerton College 1. The school provides various student support services, including a Community Schools Resource Center, mental health resources, and a bilingual newspaper titled Anaheim Exclusivo 1. Administrative and academic resources are accessible via the Aeries Student Portal and eKadence platforms 1.
Sources (2)
  1. anaheimhs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anaheim High

What grades does Anaheim High serve?

Anaheim High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Anaheim High?

Anaheim High has an enrollment of approximately 2,734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anaheim High?

The student-teacher ratio at Anaheim High is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anaheim High rank in CA?

Anaheim High ranks #5,388 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Anaheim High's MySchoolScout rating?

Anaheim High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anaheim High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anaheim High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anaheim High a charter school?

No, Anaheim High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anaheim High a Title I school?

No, Anaheim High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anaheim High?

92.3% of students at Anaheim High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Phone
(714) 999-3717
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92805)
74,336
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.5

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24CA CAASPPSY 2023–24NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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