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Anaheim Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 19,745 students in Anaheim Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Anaheim Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Anaheim Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John F. Kennedy High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,826 Schools
# Students
27,706 Students
2,020,187 Students
# Teachers
1,345 Teachers
101,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Anaheim Union High School District, which is ranked #1026 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1034 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
# American Indian Students
104 Students
10,744 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,791 Students
238,325 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,298 Students
1,088,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
54%
# Black Students
578 Students
102,494 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,172 Students
460,449 Students
% White Students
8%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
112 Students
9,014 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
103,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
22,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
18,976
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
18,670
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
18,995
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
19,014
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
19,370
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
26,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,258
36,245
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,296
38,229
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,494
447,954
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,734
448,650
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,808
451,877
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,116
453,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,682 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$518 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,231
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,682
$19,787
Best Anaheim Union High School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Grades: 9-12
| 2,820 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,080 students
Rank: #55.
Savanna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,711 students
Rank: #66.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Katella High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E. Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Magnolia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #99.
Loara High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #1010.
Anaheim High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Grades: 9-12
| 2,750 students
Rank: #1111.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
Hope
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
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