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Anderson High School
High School · Anderson Community School Corp · Anderson, IN
An Anderson Community School Corp high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46013
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anderson High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anderson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), 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
$49,557
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Anderson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Excel Center - AndersonCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
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.
Anderson Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anderson High School is listed in Anderson Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson High School
Anderson High School is a public high school in Anderson, IN, part of Anderson Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,722 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson High School
What grades does Anderson High School serve?
Anderson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson High School rank in IN?
Anderson High School ranks #1,254 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Anderson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Anderson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Anderson High School a charter school?
No, Anderson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anderson High School a Title I school?
No, Anderson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson High School?
75.3% of students at Anderson High School 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
- 1,722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (765) 641-2037
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46013)
- 17,616
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46013; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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