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Katella High

High School · Anaheim Union High · Anaheim, CA

An Anaheim Union High high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2200 East Wagner Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation15.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$18,342
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Katella High score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Katella 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$95,112

Median home value

$791,200

Median rent

$2,234/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

41.9%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·54 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
Selassie HomeschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi6Compare →
Anaheim Discovery Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi236Compare →
Epic Charter (excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)Charter · enrollment unverified4.6K–121.8 mi1,064Compare →
Guide AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–92.2 mi31Compare →

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
#11 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

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

About Katella High

Katella High is a public high school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 2,500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Katella High

What grades does Katella High serve?

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

How many students attend Katella High?

Katella High has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Katella High?

The student-teacher ratio at Katella High is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Katella High rank in CA?

Katella High ranks #5,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Katella High's MySchoolScout rating?

Katella High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Katella High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Katella High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Katella High a charter school?

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

Is Katella High a Title I school?

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

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

90.3% of students at Katella 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
2,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92806)
40,528
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
34.3
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 92806; 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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