Serving 1,768 students in grades 9-12, Anderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Anderson, IN, encompassing approximately 86.1 square miles. The average drive to the school from the zone is typically between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson High School's student population of 1,768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,768 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anderson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson High School's ranking?
Anderson High School is ranked #1489 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Anderson High School often compared to?
Anderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton Heights High School, Lapel Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson High School?
The graduation rate of Anderson High School is 84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Anderson High School?
1,768 students attend Anderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Anderson High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson High School?
Anderson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson High School offer ?
Anderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson High School part of?
Anderson High School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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