Anderson Accelerated High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (19-20)
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)65%
53%
Black
(19-20)6%
13%
White
(19-20)23%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Anderson Accelerated High School?
52 students attend Anderson Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Anderson Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Anderson Accelerated High School offer ?
Anderson Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Anderson Accelerated High School part of?
Anderson Accelerated High School is part of Big Spring Independent School District.
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